How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD192 - Validity cannot start on &1; functional area hierarchies valid up to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 192

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD192 - Validity cannot start on &1; functional area hierarchies valid up to &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD192 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a functional area hierarchy in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM). The message states that the validity of a certain functional area hierarchy cannot start on a specified date because it is only valid up to another specified date.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to assign or use a functional area hierarchy that is not valid for the date you are working with.
  The functional area hierarchy has a defined validity period, and the start date you are trying to use is outside of this period.
  There may be a mismatch between the fiscal year variant settings and the functional area hierarchy settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBH1 (or the relevant transaction for managing functional area hierarchies).
  Check the validity period of the functional area hierarchy you are trying to use. Ensure that the start date you are trying to use falls within the valid range.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the start date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within the valid period of the functional area hierarchy.
  If necessary, you may need to create a new functional area hierarchy with the correct validity dates.
  
  
  
  Review Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant settings are correctly configured and that they align with the functional area hierarchy settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to functional area hierarchies and their validity periods for additional context and guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Functional Area Hierarchies: These are used in SAP to categorize and manage financial data in a structured way, particularly in public sector and funds management contexts.
  Validity Periods: In SAP, many master data objects have validity periods that define when they can be used. It is crucial to ensure that any transactions or assignments respect these periods.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBH1 (for managing functional area hierarchies) and FMAVCR01 (for checking budget availability) to troubleshoot related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.