How To Fix CM_EHENV_CDEF060 - You cannot set period as it can be determined implicitly

CM_EHENV_CDEF060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_CDEF -

• Message number: 060

• Message text: You cannot set period as it can be determined implicitly

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_CDEF060 - You cannot set period as it can be determined implicitly ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_CDEF060 indicates that you are trying to set a period in a context where it can be determined implicitly by the system. This typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry in SAP, particularly in modules related to environment management or financial planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to manually set a period (e.g., fiscal year, month) in a scenario where the system can automatically determine it based on other input or context.
  The system has predefined rules or logic that dictate how periods should be assigned, and your manual input conflicts with this logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Input Data: Check the data you are entering. Ensure that you are not trying to set a period where the system can derive it from other fields or settings.
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings: Look into the configuration settings of the relevant module (e.g., Controlling, Financial Accounting).