How To Fix HRFPM_FTE009 - Assignment only possible for budget structure elements with FTEs

HRFPM_FTE009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Assignment only possible for budget structure elements with FTEs

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HRFPM_FTE009 - Details

• The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE009 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of budget structure elements in the context of Full-Time Equivalents (FTEs) in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, specifically within the context of the Flexible Personnel Management (FPM) or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to assign a budget structure element (like a position or job) that is not configured to support FTE assignments. The system expects that the budget structure elements involved should have FTEs defined, but the current configuration does not meet this requirement.
  Possible Causes Include:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget structure elements may not be set up to handle FTEs.
  Missing FTE Definition: The specific budget structure element you are trying to assign may not have an FTE defined.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the budget structure or the FTE settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following