How To Fix PG479 - &3 is not the valid CE start date for &1 and &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 479

• Message text: &3 is not the valid CE start date for &1 and &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PG479 - &3 is not the valid CE start date for &1 and &2 ?

  The SAP error message PG479 indicates that there is an issue with the validity of the "CE start date" (Cost Element start date) for a specific cost element and controlling area. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) when trying to perform operations related to cost elements, such as creating or changing cost centers, internal orders, or other related objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message PG479 occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Invalid Date: The specified CE start date does not fall within the valid range of dates for the cost element in question. This could be because the cost element is not active for the specified date.
  Master Data Issues: The cost element may not be properly defined or may have been deactivated for the controlling area or company code.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling area or cost element that restrict