How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD171 - Validity cannot start on &1; this fund has plan data from &2 on.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Validity cannot start on &1; this fund has plan data from &2 on.

What causes this issue?

The validity cannot start on &V1&; this fund has plan data from &V2& on.

System Response

The earliest plan data was found for the following address (fund/company
code/plan category/ledger): &V3&

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD171 - Validity cannot start on &1; this fund has plan data from &2 on. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD171 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a fund in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) and Fund Management (FM). Specifically, the error states that the validity period cannot start on a certain date because the fund has plan data that exists from an earlier date.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to the following reasons:
  
  Plan Data Exists: The fund in question has existing plan data that starts from a date earlier than the validity start date you are trying to set.
  Inconsistent Dates: There may be inconsistencies in the dates defined for the fund, such as trying to set a validity period that overlaps or conflicts with existing plan data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the intended use of the fund.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Plan Data:
  
  Review the plan data associated with the fund to identify the existing validity periods and their start dates.
  Ensure that the validity period you are trying to set does not overlap with existing plan data.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If the validity period you are trying to set is indeed conflicting with existing plan data, you may need to adjust the start date of the validity period to a date that is after the existing plan data.
  
  
  
  Modify Plan Data:
  
  If necessary, you can modify or delete the existing plan data if it is no longer relevant or if it can be adjusted to accommodate the new validity period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on managing fund validity periods and plan data.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the system related to fund management and validity periods to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMX1 (Create Budget) or FMX2 (Change Budget) to manage fund data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to fund management data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the validity periods for your funds in SAP.