How To Fix PSM_S4C_POSTINGS019 - Budget account &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSM_S4C_POSTINGS -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Budget account &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_POSTINGS019 - Budget account &1 is not valid for the consumption date &2. ?

  The SAP error message PSM_S4C_POSTINGS019 indicates that a budget account is not valid for the specified consumption date. This error typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) when trying to post a transaction that involves budget consumption.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Budget Account: The budget account specified in the transaction is not valid for the date on which the transaction is being processed. This could be due to the budget account being closed, not being active, or not being available for the specified fiscal year or period.
  Budget Validity Period: The budget account may have a defined validity period that does not include the consumption date. Each budget account can have specific start and end dates during which it is valid for posting.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the budgetary control settings that prevent the account from being used for the specified date.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Budget Account Validity: Verify the validity of the budget account for the specified consumption date. You can do this by checking the budget account settings in the SAP system.
  Review Fiscal Year Settings: Ensure that the fiscal year and period settings are correctly configured and that the budget account is open for the period in question.
  Adjust Posting Date: If possible, adjust the posting date to fall within the valid range of the budget account.
  Consult with Budget Manager: If you are unsure about the validity of the budget account, consult with the budget manager or the person responsible for budget management in your organization.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013558 (Budget Overview) or S_ALR_87013559 (Budget Availability Control) to analyze the budget account and its status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on budget account management.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to budgetary control in PSM to understand how budget accounts are managed and the implications of their validity periods.
  Training: Consider training sessions or workshops on budget management in SAP for users who frequently encounter this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.