How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS013 - Budget period &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Budget period &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS013 - Budget period &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2 ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS013 indicates that there is an issue with the budget period in relation to the consumption date. Specifically, it means that the budget period you are trying to use is not valid for the specified consumption date. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or when dealing with budgetary control in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Budget Period: The budget period you are trying to use has either not been defined or is not active for the specified consumption date.
  Fiscal Year Variance: The fiscal year settings may not align with the budget period settings.
  Budget Availability Control: The budget availability control settings may restrict the use of certain budget periods based on the consumption date.
  Posting Date Issues: The posting date or the consumption date may fall outside the defined budget periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Period Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget periods in SAP and verify that the budget period is defined and active for the fiscal year in question.
  Ensure that the budget period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Verify Fiscal Year Settings:
  
  Check the fiscal year variant settings to ensure that they align with the budget periods you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Consumption Date:
  
  Ensure that the consumption date you are using falls within the valid range of the budget period. If necessary, adjust the consumption date or select a different budget period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Budget Availability Control:
  
  Review the budget availability control settings to ensure that they allow postings for the specified budget period and consumption date.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on budget period configuration and management.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (for budget reports) or FMBB (for budget postings) to analyze budget data.
  Configuration Path: The configuration for budget periods can typically be found under SPRO > Public Sector Management > Budget Control System > Define Budget Periods.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget settings in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and ensure that your budget postings are processed correctly.