How To Fix CACSSESTD018 - Scheduling rule &1 in version &2 is not valid at event &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSSESTD - Settlement Scheduling - Transaction Data

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Scheduling rule &1 in version &2 is not valid at event &3

What causes this issue?

The system was instructed to create settlement schedule according to the
settlement schedule rule &SYST-MSGV1& in version &SYST-MSGV2&.
Settlement schedule rule &SYST-MSGV1& is, however, either not defined,
or is not valid for the time &SYST-MSGV3& in version &SYST-MSGV2&.

System Response

Processing stops. If the current error occurred when the commission case
was entered, then the case is set to pending. A manual document with
this error is not posted.

How to fix this error?

If settlement schedule rule &SYST-MSGV1& is defined, then check
the effective validity time &SYST-MSGV3&. If this is also correct,
change the validity period of the settlement schedule rule in the
configuration so that it covers the effective validity time for the
settlement scheduling.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSSESTD018 - Scheduling rule &1 in version &2 is not valid at event &3 ?

  The SAP error message CACSSESTD018 indicates that there is an issue with a scheduling rule in the context of SAP's Customer Activity Management (CAM) or similar modules. This error typically arises when the scheduling rule defined for a specific event is either not valid or not applicable in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Scheduling Rule: The scheduling rule specified (denoted as &1) may not be defined correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The version specified (denoted as &2) may not be compatible with the scheduling rule or the event (denoted as &3).
  Event Context: The event for which the scheduling rule is being applied may not support the specified rule, or the rule may not be applicable to the event type.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the scheduling rules or the event types that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scheduling Rule: Verify that the scheduling rule specified in the error message is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Validate Version: Ensure that the version of the scheduling rule is correct and that it is compatible with the event you are trying to schedule.
  Review Event Type: Check the event type associated with the error and confirm that it is compatible with the scheduling rule being used.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for scheduling rules and events in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the scheduling rules and their applicability to different events.
  Testing: If changes are made, test the scheduling process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings for scheduling rules.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.