How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD211 - Validity cannot start on &1; this grant has hierarchies valid up to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Validity cannot start on &1; this grant has hierarchies valid up to &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD211 - Validity cannot start on &1; this grant has hierarchies valid up to &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD211 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a grant in the context of Funds Management (FM) within SAP. Specifically, the error states that the validity of the grant cannot start on a specified date because the grant has hierarchies that are valid only up to a certain date.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Hierarchy Validity: The grant you are trying to use has a hierarchy that is valid only until a certain date (denoted as &2 in the error message). If you attempt to start the grant on a date that is beyond this validity period (denoted as &1), the system will throw this error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Funds Management module that are not aligned with the grant's validity periods.
  Data Entry Errors: The date entered for the grant's validity may be incorrect or not aligned with the existing hierarchies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Validity:
  
  Go to the hierarchy management in SAP and check the validity dates of the hierarchies associated with the grant.
  Ensure that the hierarchy is valid for the date you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Adjust Grant Dates:
  
  If the grant's start date is beyond the hierarchy's validity, adjust the grant's start date to a date that is within the valid range of the hierarchy.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Funds Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no discrepancies in the validity periods.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Funds Management and grant hierarchies for additional insights and best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for checking budget availability) or FMHIER (for managing hierarchies) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify grant hierarchies and validity periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.