How To Fix CMS_LIQ019 - You must enter date of decision of close in order to close the measure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_LIQ - Liquidation

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You must enter date of decision of close in order to close the measure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_LIQ019 - You must enter date of decision of close in order to close the measure ?

  The SAP error message CMS_LIQ019 indicates that a date of decision for closing a measure must be entered before you can proceed with closing that measure. This error typically occurs in the context of liquidity management or financial closing processes within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to close a measure (such as a financial measure or a liquidity measure) without specifying the required date of decision for the closure. This date is essential for the system to understand when the decision to close the measure was made, which is important for reporting and auditing purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Measure: Navigate to the relevant measure that you are trying to close in the SAP system.
  
  
  Enter the Date of Decision: Look for the field labeled "Date of Decision" or similar. Enter the appropriate date that indicates when the decision to close the measure was made.
  
  
  Save Changes: After entering the date, save your changes.
  
  
  Retry Closing the Measure: Once the date of decision has been entered and saved, attempt to close the measure again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may be using different transaction codes to access liquidity measures. Common transaction codes include CMS_LIQ or CMS_MAINTAIN.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit the measure and enter the date of decision. If you do not have the required access, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing liquidity measures and the closing process.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: If the issue persists or if you encounter additional errors, check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CMS_LIQ019 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully close the measure in SAP.