How To Fix CMCB_MSG113 - Start date and end date must be in the same period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Start date and end date must be in the same period

What causes this issue?

You have selected a cycle type whose cycle period is defined by the unit
of week. The last day of a month falls in the middle of the week. In
this case, the latest end date you can enter for the cycle is the last
day of the month.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check the relevant settings of the cycle type you have selected in
Customizing for <LS>Financial Supply Chain Management</> under <LS>Cash
and Liquidity Management -> Cash Budgeting -> Define Cash Budget Cycle
Type</>, and enter another end date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG113 - Start date and end date must be in the same period ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG113 indicates that there is a mismatch between the start date and end date specified in a process or transaction. Specifically, it means that the start date and end date must fall within the same period (e.g., month, quarter, year) for the operation to be valid.
  Cause:
  
  Date Range Mismatch: The start date and end date provided do not belong to the same fiscal period. For example, if the start date is in January and the end date is in February, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce this rule, which could be related to fiscal year settings or period control settings.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the dates incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dates: Review the start date and end date you have entered. Ensure that both dates fall within the same fiscal period.
  Adjust Dates: If the dates are indeed in different periods, adjust either the start date or the end date so that they align within the same period.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the fiscal periods defined in your system, consult your organization's documentation or SAP configuration settings to understand the defined periods.
  System Configuration: If you believe the configuration is incorrect or needs adjustment, consult with your SAP administrator or a consultant who can review the period settings in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Fiscal Year Settings: Understanding how your organization defines fiscal years and periods in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on date handling and fiscal periods.
  User Training: Providing training for users on how to correctly enter date ranges can help reduce the occurrence of this error.
  
  By ensuring that the start and end dates are correctly aligned within the same period, you should be able to resolve the CMCB_MSG113 error.