How To Fix PSM_S4C_FM_MD228 - Validity cannot end on &2; this grant has postings up to &1.

PSM_S4C_FM_MD228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_FM_MD -

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Validity cannot end on &2; this grant has postings up to &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD228 - Validity cannot end on &2; this grant has postings up to &1. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_FM_MD228 indicates that there is an issue with the validity period of a grant in the Public Sector Management (PSM) module. Specifically, the error states that the validity period cannot end on a date where there are already postings made up to that date. 
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when you attempt to change the validity end date of a grant (or a similar object) to a date that is not valid because there are existing financial transactions (postings) that have been recorded up to that date. The system enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that all financial transactions are accounted for correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Postings: Review the postings made against the grant to identify transactions that are recorded up to the date you are trying to set as the validity end date. You can do