How To Fix CMCB_MSG614 - Cannot start cycle; Direction for all liquidity items must be IN or OUT

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMCB_MSG - Cash Budgeting Message Class

• Message number: 614

• Message text: Cannot start cycle; Direction for all liquidity items must be IN or OUT

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMCB_MSG614 - Cannot start cycle; Direction for all liquidity items must be IN or OUT ?

  The SAP error message CMCB_MSG614 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of liquidity items in a cycle. Specifically, the error states that the direction for all liquidity items must be either "IN" (incoming) or "OUT" (outgoing). This error typically arises in the context of cash management or liquidity planning within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to start a liquidity cycle that contains liquidity items with mixed directions. For example, if some liquidity items are set to "IN" and others are set to "OUT," the system will not allow the cycle to start because it requires uniformity in the direction of liquidity items.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that all liquidity items in the cycle have the same direction. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Review Liquidity Items: Go to the configuration or setup of the liquidity items associated with the cycle. Check the direction settings for each item.
  
  
  Modify Directions: Change the direction of the liquidity items so that they are all either "IN" or "OUT." You can do this in the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Validate Configuration: After making the changes, validate the configuration to ensure that all items are now consistent in their direction.
  
  
  Restart the Cycle: Once all liquidity items have the same direction, attempt to start the cycle again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version, you may use transaction codes like FPM1 (for liquidity planning) or FPM2 (for liquidity item configuration) to access the relevant settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for cash management or liquidity planning for more detailed guidance on configuring liquidity items.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify liquidity item settings in your SAP environment.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the cycle in a development or test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.