How To Fix HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING137 - Assign a key date category to the "module" (object type SM)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING - Campus Management - Student Accounting

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Assign a key date category to the "module" (object type SM)

What causes this issue?

The <ZH>module</> object type is not assigned a
<DS:DE.PIQKEYDATECAT>key date category</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

You make this assignment in Customizing for <LS>Campus Management</>
in the IMG activity <DS:SIMG.CM_AS_XX_574>Assign Key Date Categories
to Object Types</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING137 - Assign a key date category to the "module" (object type SM) ?

  The SAP error message HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING137 indicates that there is a missing assignment of a key date category to a specific module (in this case, the object type SM) within the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP HR (Human Resources) and its integration with other modules, particularly in the area of personnel accounting or time management.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the system attempts to process data related to the specified module (SM) but cannot find a corresponding key date category. Key date categories are used in SAP to define how certain dates are interpreted and processed within the system. If the configuration for the key date category is incomplete or missing, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to assign a key date category to the module (object type SM). Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Personnel Management -> Personnel Administration -> Customizing Procedures -> Define Key Date Categories.
  
  
  
  Define Key Date Categories:
  
  In the configuration screen, check if there is an existing key date category for the object type SM.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new key date category and assign it to the module.
  
  
  
  Assign Key Date Category:
  
  Once you have defined the key date category, ensure that it is assigned to the relevant module (SM).
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the process that was previously causing the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on key date categories and their significance in personnel accounting.
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO for configuration and PA30 for personnel administration to test the changes.
  Support: If you continue to experience issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP HR expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPIQ00ACCOUNTING137 error and ensure that the key date category is properly assigned to the module.