How To Fix HRFPM_FTE036 - Financings still exist in delimitation period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRFPM_FTE - New Position Management

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Financings still exist in delimitation period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRFPM_FTE036 - Financings still exist in delimitation period ?

  The SAP error message HRFPM_FTE036 indicates that there are still financings (financial transactions or commitments) that exist within the delimitation period of a specific object, such as a position or employee. This error typically arises in the context of Human Resources (HR) and Financial Management (FM) modules when trying to perform actions that require a clean state, such as deleting or modifying a position or employee record.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are active financial commitments or transactions that are still valid within the delimitation period you are trying to modify or delete.
  The system is designed to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting or HR data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the HRFPM_FTE036 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Financings:
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 or FMAVCR02 to check for active financings related to the object in question.
  Review the relevant infotypes (e.g., Infotype 0001 for Organizational Assignment) to see if there are any active records that fall within the delimitation period.
  
  
  
  Review Delimitation Period:
  
  Check the delimitation period set for the object. Ensure that the period is correctly defined and that you are not trying to make changes that conflict with existing financings.
  
  
  
  Terminate or Adjust Financings:
  
  If you find financings that are no longer needed, consider terminating or adjusting them. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing the financing records.
  Adjusting the dates or amounts associated with the financings.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of modifying or deleting financings, consult with your finance team or SAP support to ensure that you are not affecting critical financial data.
  
  
  
  Retry the Action:
  
  After addressing the active financings, retry the action that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on handling financial transactions and HR data.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for HR and FM modules, such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  FMAVCR01: Display Commitment Items
  FMAVCR02: Display Budget Consumption
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRFPM_FTE036 error and proceed with your intended actions in SAP.