How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1059 - Due period for retention amount is not permitted

/SAPPCE/DPCM1059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Due period for retention amount is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1059 - Due period for retention amount is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1059 with the description "Due period for retention amount is not permitted" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Project System (PS) or related modules when there is an issue with the retention amount settings in a project or contract.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect Retention Period Configuration: The retention amount may be set for a period that is not allowed based on the configuration in the system. This could be due to the retention period being outside the defined limits or not aligning with the project or contract settings.
  
  
  Project or Contract Settings: The project or contract may not be configured to allow retention amounts for the specified period. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the project definition or contract management.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry for the retention