How To Fix PCA068 - Basic finish date lies outside campaign validity period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCA - Message Class for Production Campaign

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Basic finish date lies outside campaign validity period

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCA068 - Basic finish date lies outside campaign validity period ?

  The SAP error message PCA068, which states "Basic finish date lies outside campaign validity period," typically occurs in the context of production planning and campaign management within SAP. This error indicates that the basic finish date of a production order or a related activity is set outside the defined validity period of the campaign.
  Cause:
  
  Campaign Validity Period: Each campaign in SAP has a defined start and end date. If the basic finish date of a production order or activity is set before the campaign starts or after it ends, this error will be triggered.
  Incorrect Date Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect date for the basic finish date.
  Changes in Campaign Dates: If the campaign dates were modified after the production order was created, it could lead to this error if the order's dates are not adjusted accordingly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Campaign Dates: Verify the validity period of the campaign in question. You can do this by navigating to the campaign details in SAP and checking the start and end dates.
  Adjust Basic Finish Date: If the basic finish date of the production order is outside the campaign's validity period, adjust it to fall within the campaign's start and end dates.
  Review Production Order: If the production order was created before the campaign was defined, consider creating a new order that aligns with the campaign's validity period.
  Consult with Planning Team: If there are discrepancies or if the campaign dates need to be adjusted, consult with the production planning team to ensure that the campaign is set up correctly and that all related orders are aligned.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CAMP (Campaign Management) or CO02 (Change Production Order) to view and modify campaign and order details.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on campaign management and production order processing.
  User Exits and Enhancements: In some cases, custom user exits or enhancements may affect how dates are handled in production orders. Check if any custom logic is in place that could be causing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PCA068 error and ensure that your production orders are correctly aligned with the campaign validity periods.