How To Fix CMCB_MSG531 - Rolling number of month must be the same as that defined in cycle type

CMCB_MSG531 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 531

• Message text: Rolling number of month must be the same as that defined in cycle type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG531 - Rolling number of month must be the same as that defined in cycle type ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG531 indicates that there is a mismatch between the rolling number of months defined in a cycle type and the rolling number of months specified in the configuration or transaction you are trying to execute. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS) when dealing with planning cycles or periodic evaluations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The rolling number of months defined in the cycle type does not match the rolling number of months specified in the planning or evaluation transaction.
  Incorrect Cycle Type Assignment: The cycle type assigned to a particular planning or evaluation process may not be correctly configured or may not align with the expected rolling number of months.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a manual entry error where the rolling number of months was incorrectly specified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error,