How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD176 - Validity cannot end on &1; this budget period has plan data up to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Validity cannot end on &1; this budget period has plan data up to &2.

What causes this issue?

The validity cannot end on &V1&; this budget period has plan data up to
&V2&.

System Response

The latest plan data was found for the following address (budget
period/company code/plan category/ledger): &V3&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD176 - Validity cannot end on &1; this budget period has plan data up to &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD176 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a budget in the Funds Management (FM) module. Specifically, the error states that the validity cannot end on a certain date because there is plan data that extends beyond that date.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to end the validity of a budget (or budget version) on a date that is earlier than the last date for which there is plan data. In other words, if you have planned amounts or commitments that extend beyond the date you are trying to set as the end of the budget validity, SAP will not allow this change to ensure data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Plan Data: Review the plan data associated with the budget period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant budget or using transaction codes like FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Display Budget).
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates: If you need to change the validity period, ensure that the end date of the validity period is set to a date that is equal to or later than the last date of the plan data. 
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Plan Data: If the plan data is no longer needed, you may consider deleting or adjusting it to align with the new validity period. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other financial reports or commitments.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on managing budgets in the Funds Management module for best practices.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP FM, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMAVCR01: Display Budget
  FMF1: Create Budget
  FMF2: Change Budget
  FMF3: Display Budget
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in budget management are trained on the proper procedures for setting validity periods and managing plan data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your budget management processes in SAP are functioning correctly.