How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD188 - Validity cannot start on &1; budget period hierarchies valid up to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Validity cannot start on &1; budget period hierarchies valid up to &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD188 - Validity cannot start on &1; budget period hierarchies valid up to &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD188 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a budget period hierarchy in the context of Funds Management (FM) within SAP. Specifically, the error states that the validity of a budget cannot start on a specified date because the budget period hierarchy is only valid up to a certain date.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Start Date: The start date for the budget period hierarchy is set to a date that is earlier than the end date of the currently valid budget period hierarchy.
  Configuration Issues: The budget period hierarchy may not be properly configured or may not cover the intended validity period.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be mistakes in the data entry for the budget period hierarchy, such as incorrect dates or periods.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the budget period hierarchy and verify the validity dates. Ensure that the start date of the budget you are trying to create or modify is within the valid range of the budget period hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Period Hierarchy:
  
  If necessary, adjust the budget period hierarchy to extend its validity period to include the desired start date. This can be done in the configuration settings of the Funds Management module.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the budget period hierarchy is correctly configured in the system. Check for any inconsistencies or errors in the setup.
  
  
  
  Data Entry Verification:
  
  Review the data entry for the budget period hierarchy to ensure that all dates and periods are entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing budget period hierarchies and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVCR01 (Budget Availability Control) to manage budgets and check their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD188 in your SAP system.