How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD045 - Start date or expiration date overlaps with other budget periods.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Start date or expiration date overlaps with other budget periods.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD045 - Start date or expiration date overlaps with other budget periods. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD045 indicates that there is a conflict with the start date or expiration date of a budget period in the Funds Management (FM) module. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a budget period that overlaps with an existing budget period.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Overlapping Dates: The start date or expiration date you are trying to set for a new budget period overlaps with the dates of an existing budget period.
  Incorrect Configuration: The budget periods may not be configured correctly in the system, leading to conflicts when new periods are created.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the dates entered, such as typos or incorrect date formats.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Budget Periods:
  
  Navigate to the Funds Management module and review the existing budget periods.
  Identify any periods that overlap with the dates you are trying to set.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If you find overlapping periods, you may need to adjust the start or end dates of the existing budget periods to eliminate the overlap.
  Alternatively, you can change the start or end dates of the new budget period you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for budget periods is set up correctly in the system. This includes checking the fiscal year variant and the settings for budget period definitions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing budget periods in the Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to manage and review budget periods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify budget periods in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.