How To Fix /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES072 - Shifting of effective date is not allowed for LoB &1

/PM0/ABU_MESSAGES072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Shifting of effective date is not allowed for LoB &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES072 - Shifting of effective date is not allowed for LoB &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABU_MESSAGES072 indicates that there is an issue with shifting the effective date for a Line of Business (LoB) in the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing business processes, such as contract management, project management, or other areas where effective dates are crucial for the validity of data.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when an attempt is made to change or shift the effective date of a record that is not allowed for the specified Line of Business. This could be due to several reasons:
  
  Business Rules: Certain business rules or configurations may prevent the shifting of effective dates for specific LoBs.
  Data Integrity: The system may be designed to maintain data integrity, ensuring that effective dates do not overlap or conflict with existing records.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict changes to effective dates for certain types of records or transactions.
  
  
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