How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD218 - Validity cannot end on &1; this grant has WBS elements valid from &2 on.

PSM_S4C_FM_MD218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Validity cannot end on &1; this grant has WBS elements valid from &2 on.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD218 - Validity cannot end on &1; this grant has WBS elements valid from &2 on. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD218 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a grant in relation to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) elements. Specifically, the error states that the validity of the grant cannot end on a certain date because there are WBS elements that are valid from a later date.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to set an end date for a grant that conflicts with the validity of associated WBS elements. In this case, the grant's end date is set to a date (&1) that is earlier than the start date of one or more WBS elements (&2). This creates a logical inconsistency because the grant must be valid for the entire duration of any associated WBS elements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check WBS Elements: Review the WBS elements associated with the grant. Identify the WBS elements that have a validity