How To Fix HRFPM_FTE022 - BS elements without financial year reference cannot be carried forward

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 022

• Message text: BS elements without financial year reference cannot be carried forward

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE022 - BS elements without financial year reference cannot be carried forward ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE022 indicates that there are business scenario (BS) elements in the system that do not have a financial year reference, which prevents them from being carried forward in the financial planning process. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) module, particularly when dealing with budget or planning data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of BS elements (such as cost centers, internal orders, or other financial objects) that lack a defined financial year reference. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The BS elements may not have been properly configured in the system to include a financial year reference.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been mistakes during data entry or migration that resulted in missing financial year references.
  System Updates: Changes in the system or updates may have led to the loss of financial year references for certain BS elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM_FTE022 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Affected BS Elements:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., FPM_BS_ELEMENTS) for BS elements that are missing financial year references.
  
  
  
  Update Financial Year References:
  
  For the identified BS elements, ensure that they are assigned a valid financial year reference. This can typically be done through the configuration settings in the SAP system or by updating the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for financial planning in the SAP system to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly. This includes checking the settings for the financial year variant and ensuring that all BS elements are included.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all financial objects have the necessary references and that there are no discrepancies in the data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Carry Forward Process:
  
  After making the necessary updates, attempt to re-run the carry forward process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FPM1, FPM2, and FPM3 for financial planning management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to financial planning and budgeting to understand the configuration and data requirements better.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By addressing the missing financial year references and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM_FTE022 error and successfully carry forward the necessary BS elements.