How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD214 - Validity cannot start on &1; this grant has a cost center valid up to &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 214

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD214 - Validity cannot start on &1; this grant has a cost center valid up to &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD214 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a grant in the context of fund management. Specifically, the error states that the validity of the grant cannot start on a specified date because the associated cost center is only valid up to a certain date.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a grant that has a validity start date that is earlier than the validity end date of the associated cost center. In other words, the cost center linked to the grant is not valid for the period you are trying to set for the grant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Center Validity:
  
  Go to the cost center master data in SAP and check the validity dates. Ensure that the cost center is valid for the period you want to assign to the grant.
  
  
  
  Adjust Grant