How To Fix HRFPM132 - Gaps found in definition of commitment periods; correct Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Gaps found in definition of commitment periods; correct Customizing

What causes this issue?

The definition for commitment periods has gaps. It is essential that
the definition has no gaps for processing to be successful.

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

The commitment periods are defined in the Customizing of <ZK>Position
Budgeting and Control</>, in IMG activity <LS>Define
Period of the Commitment Period</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM132 - Gaps found in definition of commitment periods; correct Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM132 indicates that there are gaps in the definition of commitment periods in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) or SAP SuccessFactors when dealing with personnel administration or payroll processes.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following issues:
  
  Missing Commitment Periods: There are periods defined in the system that do not have corresponding commitment periods set up.
  Overlapping Commitment Periods: There may be overlapping commitment periods that create gaps in the timeline.
  Incorrect Customizing: The configuration settings for commitment periods may not be correctly defined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM132 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Commitment Periods:
  
  Go to the customizing settings in SAP (transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for defining commitment periods (usually found under Personnel Management or Payroll).
  Review the commitment periods defined in the system to ensure there are no gaps or overlaps.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Commitment Periods:
  
  If you find any gaps, you will need to define the missing commitment periods. Ensure that each period is correctly set up with the appropriate start and end dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Overlapping Periods:
  
  If there are overlapping commitment periods, adjust them to ensure that each period is distinct and does not overlap with others.
  
  
  
  Validate Configuration:
  
  After making changes, validate the configuration to ensure that the commitment periods are now correctly defined without gaps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  Perform a test run of the payroll or personnel administration processes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing), PA30 (to view personnel actions), or PC00_MXX_CALC (for payroll processing) to navigate through the system.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring commitment periods and understanding the implications of gaps in these definitions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking and adjusting the commitment periods, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM132 error and ensure that your commitment periods are correctly defined in the system.