How To Fix HRFPM191 - No period found for automatic commitment creation; check Customizing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 191

• Message text: No period found for automatic commitment creation; check Customizing

What causes this issue?

The system could not find the period for which the automatic commitment
should be created.

System Response

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

Check the definition of the commitment period. To do this, call the
Customizing of <zk>Position Budgeting and Control</> and then IMG
activity <DS:SIMG.PBCS_0025>Define Period for Automatic Commitment
Creation</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM191 - No period found for automatic commitment creation; check Customizing ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM191 indicates that the system could not find a valid period for automatic commitment creation in the context of the Human Resources (HR) module, specifically related to the Personnel Management (PM) or related functionalities. This error typically arises when the system is trying to create commitments for a specific period, but there are no defined periods available in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Periods in Customizing: The most common cause is that the relevant periods for commitment creation have not been defined in the system's customizing settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the commitment creation process may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to find the necessary periods.
  Date Issues: The date range being used for the commitment creation might not align with the defined periods in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM191 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Navigate to the relevant customizing transaction (usually through SPRO).
  Go to Personnel Management > Personnel Administration > Commitment Management > Define Commitment Periods.
  Ensure that the necessary commitment periods are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Define Commitment Periods:
  
  If no periods are defined, create new commitment periods that align with your organization's requirements.
  Make sure to specify the start and end dates for these periods correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Date Settings:
  
  Check the date settings in the transaction or process that is triggering the error. Ensure that the dates fall within the defined commitment periods.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making changes, test the commitment creation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on commitment management and period definitions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (for customizing) or PA30 (for personnel administration) to access the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the customizing settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM191 error and ensure that the automatic commitment creation process functions correctly.