How To Fix PFM_EA_PS052 - Program &1 is not valid in the period between &2 and &3

PFM_EA_PS052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Program &1 is not valid in the period between &2 and &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS052 - Program &1 is not valid in the period between &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS052 indicates that a program (identified by &1) is not valid for the specified period between &2 and &3. This error typically arises in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or related modules where budgetary control and program management are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Program Validity: The program you are trying to use is not valid for the specified fiscal period. This could be due to the program not being activated for that period or the program's validity dates not covering the requested period.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings may not align with the program's validity, leading to this error.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that prevent the program from being recognized as valid for the specified dates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Program Validity: 
  
  Go to the program master data and check the validity dates. Ensure that the program is active for the period you are trying to