How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS016 - No active Customizing entry for frequency type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSSC_TOOLS - Message Class for Periods & Due Date Tools

• Message number: 016

• Message text: No active Customizing entry for frequency type &1

What causes this issue?

No active Customizing entry can be found for the requested frequency
type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries for frequency types in Customizing for <LS>Public
Sector Management</> under <LS>Social Services -> Basic Settings ->
Periods and Due Date Rule Settings -> <DS:SIMG.VC_PSSC_FRQ_MCAT>Define
Frequencies and Maintain Frequency Mappings</>.</> Ensure that the
description has been maintained in your system language for the relevant
frequency type, and that the indicators for payment frequency and
entitlement frequency have been correctly assigned.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS016 - No active Customizing entry for frequency type &1 ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS016 indicates that there is no active customizing entry for the specified frequency type (&1). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or other modules where frequency types are used for scheduling or planning purposes.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Customizing Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the frequency type you are trying to use has not been defined or activated in the customizing settings of the SAP system.
  Incorrect Frequency Type: The frequency type specified may be incorrect or not valid in the context of the operation you are trying to perform.
  Transport Issues: If the customizing settings were recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that resulted in missing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the relevant section where frequency types are defined. This is usually found under:
  
  Project System ? Basic Settings ? Define Frequency Types.
  
  
  Verify if the frequency type you are trying to use is listed and active. If it is not, you may need to create a new entry or activate the existing one.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Frequency Type:
  
  If the frequency type does not exist, you can create a new one by following the steps in the IMG.
  Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that the frequency type is set to active.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the customizing settings were recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues.
  If necessary, re-transport the customizing settings or manually create the missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to frequency types and the specific module you are working with. This can provide additional insights or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific version of SAP you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) for further investigation.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message or frequency types in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message PSSC_TOOLS016.