How To Fix HRFPM180 - Determination of commitment period incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Determination of commitment period incorrect

What causes this issue?

The system could not determine an active commitment 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

INCLUDE PAOC_FPM_NA_SYSADM1 OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM180 - Determination of commitment period incorrect ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM180, "Determination of commitment period incorrect," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with the Flexible Personnel Management (FPM) functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the commitment periods for personnel actions or other HR-related processes.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The commitment periods may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve settings related to the validity periods of personnel actions or other HR processes.
  Missing Data: Required data for determining the commitment period may be missing or incorrectly entered in the relevant infotypes.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to be unable to determine the correct commitment period.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the commitment period settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for commitment periods in the SAP system. This can typically be found in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant HR settings. Ensure that the commitment periods are defined correctly.
  Review Infotypes: Check the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0000 for Actions, Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) to ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the HR master data to identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error. This can often be done using transaction codes like PA30 or PA40.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions that are leading to the error. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to HRFPM180 for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA40 (Personnel Actions), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to HRFPM180 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the HRFPM180 error in your SAP system.