How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES557 - &1: Plan header end date updated to &2

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 557

• Message text: &1: Plan header end date updated to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES557 - &1: Plan header end date updated to &2 ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES557 &1: Plan header end date updated to &2 typically relates to the planning functionality within SAP, particularly in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module or SAP Project System (PS). This message indicates that the end date of a planning header has been automatically updated to a new date, which is usually a result of some underlying logic or configuration in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Date Overlap: The original end date of the plan header may have overlapped with other planning periods or objects, prompting the system to adjust it to maintain consistency.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the planning configuration may dictate that end dates are adjusted based on specific criteria or rules.
  Manual Changes: If a user manually changes related planning objects or parameters, it may trigger an automatic update of the plan header's end date.
  Data Consistency: The system may have detected inconsistencies in the planning data,