How To Fix C+156 - &1 material has no period records in period &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 156

• Message text: &1 material has no period records in period &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+156 - &1 material has no period records in period &2 ?

  The SAP error message C+156 indicates that a specific material does not have any period records for a given period in the context of material valuation or inventory management. This typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger or when trying to perform a transaction that requires historical data for the material in question.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Period Records: The primary cause of this error is that the material does not have any records for the specified period in the Material Ledger. This can happen if:
  
  The material was not used or posted to during that period.
  The period has not been opened for posting in the Material Ledger.
  The material was created after the specified period.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Period: The period specified in the error message may not be valid for the material, either because it is outside the range of periods for which records exist or because the material was not active during that time.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Settings: Ensure that the Material Ledger is active for the material and that the relevant periods are open for posting. You can check this in the configuration settings for the Material Ledger.
  
  
  Review Period Records: Use transaction codes like CKM3N (Material Ledger Document) or CKM3 (Material Ledger Analysis) to review the period records for the material. This will help you confirm whether records exist for the specified period.
  
  
  Open the Period: If the period is closed, you may need to open it for posting. This can be done through the transaction MMPV (Close Periods) or by adjusting the settings in the Material Ledger configuration.
  
  
  Create Missing Records: If the material was not posted to during that period, you may need to create the necessary records manually or ensure that future postings are made to avoid this issue.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on handling Material Ledger issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CKM3: Display Material Ledger Document
  CKM3N: Display Material Ledger Document (New)
  MMPV: Close Periods
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MB51: Material Document List
  
  
  
  Material Ledger Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Material Ledger in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the Material Ledger and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C+156 error and ensure that the material has the necessary period records for the specified time frame.