How To Fix CP293 - There are rate routings for the past or the future.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CP - Task list messages: Core data

• Message number: 293

• Message text: There are rate routings for the past or the future.

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create a rate routing for group. There already is
at least one rate routing that has not been marked for deletion as of
this key date. However, this routing (these routings) are not valid
on the key date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CP293 - There are rate routings for the past or the future. ?

  The SAP error message CP293 ("There are rate routings for the past or the future") typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, particularly when dealing with rate routings in SAP. This error indicates that there are rate routings that are either dated in the past or scheduled for the future, which can lead to inconsistencies in planning and scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Date Range Issues: The error usually arises when the system detects that the rate routing is not valid for the current date. This can happen if:
  
  The validity period of the routing has expired (i.e., it is set to a past date).
  The routing is set to start in the future, and the current date is outside of this range.
  
  
  
  Routing Configuration: The configuration of the rate routing may not align with the current production planning parameters, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the master data