How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD190 - Hierarchies already exist for this budget period between &1 and &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Hierarchies already exist for this budget period between &1 and &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD190 - Hierarchies already exist for this budget period between &1 and &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD190 indicates that there are already existing hierarchies for the specified budget period between the two dates (&1 and &2). This typically occurs in the context of budget management within the Public Sector Management (PSM) module of SAP, particularly when dealing with budget hierarchies and their configurations.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or modify a budget hierarchy for a period where a hierarchy already exists. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You may be trying to create a new hierarchy that overlaps with an existing one.
  Incorrect Date Ranges: The date ranges specified for the new hierarchy may conflict with those of an existing hierarchy.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of budget hierarchies that lead to conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Hierarchies:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., FMHIERARCHY) to view existing hierarchies.
  Verify if there are indeed hierarchies defined for the budget period in question.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Hierarchies:
  
  If you find that there are existing hierarchies that are no longer needed, consider deleting or modifying them to free up the budget period.
  Ensure that any changes made do not affect other processes or reports that rely on these hierarchies.
  
  
  
  Adjust Date Ranges:
  
  If you need to create a new hierarchy, ensure that the date ranges do not overlap with existing hierarchies. Adjust the start and end dates accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to budget hierarchies to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMHIERARCHY, FMBB (Budgeting), and others that may help in managing budget hierarchies.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify budget hierarchies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.