How To Fix PSSC_TOOLS034 - Frequency mapping category &1 is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Frequency mapping category &1 is not valid

What causes this issue?

The frequency mapping category defined in Customizing cannot be handled
in the active frequency mapping BAdI implementation.

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 mapping categories in Customizing for
<LS>Public Sector Management</> under <LS>Social Services -> Basic
Settings -> Periods and Due Date Rule Settings -> Period and Due Date
Rule Setting Enhancement -> <DS:SIMG.V_PSSC_FRQ_MCAT>Maintain Frequency
Mapping Categories</>,</> and compare the defined frequency mapping
categories with the algorithm defined in your active BAdI
implementation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS034 - Frequency mapping category &1 is not valid ?

  The SAP error message PSSC_TOOLS034 indicates that there is an issue with the frequency mapping category specified in your configuration. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Product Safety and Stewardship (PSSC) module, where frequency mapping is used to define how often certain activities or assessments should occur.
  Cause:
  The error message "Frequency mapping category &1 is not valid" suggests that the frequency mapping category you are trying to use (represented by &1) does not exist or is not recognized in the system. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Category Name: The category name may have been misspelled or incorrectly entered.
  Missing Configuration: The frequency mapping category may not have been defined in the system.
  Inactive Category: The category might exist but is inactive or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the category.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Category Name:
  
  Verify that the frequency mapping category name you are using is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for frequency mapping in the PSSC module. Check if the category you are trying to use is defined and active.
  You can typically find this in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO) under the relevant section for Product Safety.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate the Category:
  
  If the category does not exist, you may need to create it. If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and settings are properly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user account has the necessary authorizations to access and use the frequency mapping categories.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly configure frequency mapping categories.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Modules) for deeper investigation.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to PSSC and frequency mapping for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message PSSC_TOOLS034.