How To Fix CMCB_MSG077 - The valid period of cost center &1 and orgnization unit &2 is conflict

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 077

• Message text: The valid period of cost center &1 and orgnization unit &2 is conflict

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG077 - The valid period of cost center &1 and orgnization unit &2 is conflict ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG077 indicates that there is a conflict in the valid period of a cost center and an organization unit. This typically occurs when the validity dates of the cost center do not align with the validity dates of the organization unit to which it is assigned. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Mismatched Validity Periods: The cost center has a defined validity period (start and end dates) that does not overlap with the validity period of the organization unit.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry when creating or modifying the cost center or organization unit can lead to this conflict.
  Changes in Organizational Structure: If the organization unit's validity period was changed after the cost center was created, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Validity Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code for maintaining cost centers (e.g., KS01 for creating or KS02 for changing).
  Check the validity period of the cost center and ensure it aligns with the validity period of the organization unit (transaction code OOSB for organization units).
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If the cost center's validity period is incorrect, modify it to match the organization unit's validity period.
  Conversely, if the organization unit's validity period is incorrect, adjust it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Organizational Structure:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the organizational structure, ensure that all related entities (cost centers, profit centers, etc.) are updated to reflect these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional context on managing cost centers and organization units.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, test the changes by attempting to perform the action that triggered the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OOSB: Maintain Organization Units
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to make changes to cost centers and organization units.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMCB_MSG077 error and ensure that the cost center and organization unit are correctly aligned in terms of their validity periods.