How To Fix CACSPH017 - Period start date is before start date of period rule

CACSPH017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSPH - Period Management

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Period start date is before start date of period rule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSPH017 - Period start date is before start date of period rule ?

  The SAP error message CACSPH017 indicates that there is a mismatch between the period start date you are trying to use and the defined start date of the period rule in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module or when dealing with period-based reporting and planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to create or modify a period (e.g., a planning period) with a start date that is earlier than the start date defined in the period rule.
  The period rule has specific settings that dictate the valid range of dates for periods, and your input does not comply with these settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Period Rule Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the period rule in SAP. This can typically be found in the customizing settings under the Controlling module.
  Verify the start date defined for the period rule.