How To Fix CMCB_MSG494 - Rolling Cycles couldn't be started repeatly for same Cb Area + Cycle Type

CMCB_MSG494 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 494

• Message text: Rolling Cycles couldn't be started repeatly for same Cb Area + Cycle Type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG494 - Rolling Cycles couldn't be started repeatly for same Cb Area + Cycle Type ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG494 indicates that rolling cycles could not be started repeatedly for the same combination of "Cb Area" (Costing Area) and "Cycle Type." This error typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with cost planning and allocation processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Cycle Execution: The error often occurs when there is an attempt to start a rolling cycle that has already been executed for the same costing area and cycle type. SAP does not allow the same cycle to be executed multiple times in a short period.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or cycle definition that prevent the cycle from being executed again.
  
  
  Incomplete Previous Execution: If a previous execution of the cycle did not complete successfully, it may lock the cycle from being executed again until the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Time Frame Restrictions: The cycle may be restricted by time frames or periods