How To Fix /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES535 - Individual fund assignment not possible within the free look period

/PM0/ALB_MESSAGES535 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 535

• Message text: Individual fund assignment not possible within the free look period

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/PM0/ALB_MESSAGES535 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_MESSAGES535 indicates that an individual fund assignment is not possible within the free look period. This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Fund Management (FM) modules in SAP, where there are specific rules governing the assignment of funds to ensure compliance with budgetary controls.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when a user attempts to assign a fund to a commitment or expense during a period that is designated as a "free look" period. The free look period is a timeframe during which certain financial transactions are restricted to prevent premature commitments or expenditures before the budget is finalized or approved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Free Look Period Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the free look period in your SAP system. This can usually be found in the customizing settings under Public Sector Management or Fund Management.
  Ensure that the free