How To Fix CMCB_MSG588 - Select an Estimated Consumption Date earlier than cycle end date

CMCB_MSG588 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 588

• Message text: Select an Estimated Consumption Date earlier than cycle end date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG588 - Select an Estimated Consumption Date earlier than cycle end date ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG588 indicates that there is an issue with the Estimated Consumption Date being set later than the cycle end date in a consumption-based planning scenario. This typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the user attempts to enter an Estimated Consumption Date that is beyond the defined cycle end date. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered a date that is later than the cycle end date.
  
  Configuration Issues: The cycle end date may not be set correctly in the system, leading to confusion when entering consumption dates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies in the date settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Cycle End Date:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data settings to verify the cycle end