How To Fix CMCB_MSG063 - Start date and end date must in same period according to cycle type

CMCB_MSG063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Start date and end date must in same period according to cycle type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG063 - Start date and end date must in same period according to cycle type ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG063 indicates that there is a mismatch between the start date and end date of a cycle in a planning or controlling context, specifically when using cycle types in SAP. This error typically arises in the context of planning cycles, such as in SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the start date and end date of a cycle do not fall within the same defined period according to the cycle type settings. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Selection: The user may have selected a start date and an end date that span across different periods (e.g., one date in January and the other in February).
  Cycle Type Configuration: The cycle type may have specific rules or configurations that restrict the dates to be within the same period.
  Period Locking: The periods may be locked for posting or planning, preventing the use of