How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD064 - Validity cannot start on &2; this functional area has postings from &1 on

PSM_S4C_FM_MD064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Validity cannot start on &2; this functional area has postings from &1 on

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD064 - Validity cannot start on &2; this functional area has postings from &1 on ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD064 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a functional area in the context of Funds Management (FM) in SAP. Specifically, the error states that the validity period cannot start on a certain date because there are already postings in that functional area from an earlier date.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a budget or a commitment in a functional area that has already had postings made to it. The system enforces rules to ensure that the validity periods of budgetary controls do not overlap with existing postings, which helps maintain the integrity of financial data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Postings: Review the postings made in the functional area for the date indicated in the error message. You can use transaction codes like FMBB (for budget management) or FMAVCR01 (for budget