How To Fix PFM_EA_PS173 - PLCs with value to be requested equal to zero cannot be approved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_EA_PS -

• Message number: 173

• Message text: PLCs with value to be requested equal to zero cannot be approved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_EA_PS173 - PLCs with value to be requested equal to zero cannot be approved ?

  The SAP error message PFM_EA_PS173 indicates that there is an issue with the approval process for a Project System (PS) related to a Planned Cost (PC) or Planned Value (PV) where the value to be requested is equal to zero. This typically occurs in the context of project management and financial planning within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to approve a planned cost or value that is zero. In SAP, certain processes require that values must be greater than zero to proceed with approval. This is a safeguard to prevent the approval of non-meaningful or erroneous entries.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Planned Values: Review the planned costs or values associated with the project. Ensure that they are correctly entered and that there are no entries with a value of zero that need to be approved.
  
  
  Adjust the Values: If you find that there are planned costs or values that are indeed zero and should not be approved, you can either:
  
  Remove these entries if they are not needed.
  Update the entries to reflect the correct planned costs or values that are greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Review Project Settings: Ensure that the project settings and configurations are correct. Sometimes, the project might be set up incorrectly, leading to zero values being generated.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for handling planned costs and approvals. There may be specific procedures in place for your organization.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Project System for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJ02 (Change Project) to review and modify project details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to approve the values has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to allow for the approval process to continue smoothly.