How To Fix CMCB_MSG251 - Duplicated cycle '&1' with same CB_AREA, Cycle_Type and Cycle duration


CMCB_MSG251 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

  • Message number: 251

  • Message text: Duplicated cycle '&1' with same CB_AREA, Cycle_Type and Cycle duration

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG251 - Duplicated cycle '&1' with same CB_AREA, Cycle_Type and Cycle duration ?
    The SAP error message CMCB_MSG251 indicates that there is a duplication issue with a cycle in the context of a cycle-based planning or scheduling process. Specifically, it points out that there is a duplicate cycle with the same characteristics, such as:
    
    CB_AREA: The cycle area.
    Cycle_Type: The type of cycle.
    Cycle duration: The duration of the cycle.
    
    Cause
    The error typically arises when you attempt to create or modify a cycle that already exists in the system with the same parameters. This can happen due to:
    
    Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of cycle data that inadvertently matches an existing cycle.
    System Migration: Importing or migrating data from another system that contains duplicate cycles.
    
    Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries. Solution To resolve the CMCB_MSG251 error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Cycles: Use transaction codes like CM01, CM02, or CM03 to view existing cycles in the system. Look for cycles that match the CB_AREA, Cycle_Type, and

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