How To Fix HRFPM101 - No commitment periods defined between &1 and &2; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM - Messages Budget Planning & Budget Execution

• Message number: 101

• Message text: No commitment periods defined between &1 and &2; see long text

What causes this issue?

No periods are defined for the commitment creation in the selected
period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSRES OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

Commitment periods are defined in the Customizing of <ZK>Position
Budgeting and Control</>, in IMG activity <ls>Define Period of the
Commitment Period </>. Check the settings in this IMG activity.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM101 - No commitment periods defined between &1 and &2; see long text ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM101 indicates that there are no commitment periods defined for a specific range of dates. This error typically occurs in the context of Human Resources (HR) and particularly in the area of Personnel Management or Payroll when trying to process data that requires commitment periods.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system is unable to find any defined commitment periods for the specified date range (&1 to &2). Commitment periods are essential for various HR processes, including payroll, as they define the time frames during which certain actions or calculations can occur.
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM101 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Periods:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for commitment periods in your SAP system. This is usually found under the HR module settings.
  Verify if there are commitment periods defined for the dates in question. If not, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Define Commitment Periods:
  
  If commitment periods are missing, you can define them by:
  
  Going to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., SPRO).
  Following the path: Personnel Management > Payroll > Payroll Control Record > Define Commitment Periods.
  Create new commitment periods that cover the required date range.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Overlaps:
  
  Ensure that there are no overlaps or gaps in the defined commitment periods that could affect the processing of payroll or other HR functions.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to access or process the data has the necessary authorizations to view or modify commitment periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your SAP version.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After defining the necessary commitment periods, re-run the process that triggered the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) or PC00_MXX_CALC (Payroll Calculation) to test the changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that commitment periods are correctly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM101 error and proceed with your HR processes without further issues.