How To Fix CMCB_MSG601 - Select same budget entry currency type for main and supplementary cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Select same budget entry currency type for main and supplementary cycle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG601 - Select same budget entry currency type for main and supplementary cycle ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG601 indicates that there is a mismatch in the currency types used for the main budget cycle and the supplementary budget cycle. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a budget entry in the SAP system, and the currency types for the main and supplementary cycles do not match.
  Cause:
  
  Currency Mismatch: The main budget cycle is set to use a specific currency type (e.g., local currency), while the supplementary budget cycle is set to use a different currency type (e.g., hard currency or another local currency).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for budget cycles may not have been set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in currency types.
  Data Entry Errors: During the entry of budget data, the user may have inadvertently selected different currency types for the main and supplementary cycles.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for budget cycles in your SAP system.
  Ensure that both the main and supplementary budget cycles are configured to use the same currency type.
  If necessary, adjust the settings to align the currency types.
  
  
  
  Review Budget Entries:
  
  Check the budget entries you are trying to create or modify.
  Ensure that the currency type selected for both the main and supplementary cycles is the same.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error occurred due to incorrect data entry, go back and correct the currency type for either the main or supplementary cycle to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on budget cycle configuration and currency settings.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and entries, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in checking or modifying budget cycle settings, such as OB08 for currency settings or S_ALR_87013611 for budget reports.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to budget cycle configurations.
  Testing Changes: After making any changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the budget entries can be processed successfully.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMCB_MSG601 error and ensure that your budget cycles are correctly configured.