How To Fix C+188 - Revaluation of COS only possible for year &1 and period &2 in CCode &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Revaluation of COS only possible for year &1 and period &2 in CCode &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+188 - Revaluation of COS only possible for year &1 and period &2 in CCode &3 ?

  The SAP error message C+188 indicates that a revaluation of Cost of Sales (COS) is only possible for a specific year and period in a particular company code. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a revaluation operation outside the allowed time frame defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Period Closing: The period you are trying to revalue may have already been closed in the financial accounting module. SAP restricts certain operations in closed periods to maintain data integrity.
  Fiscal Year Settings: The fiscal year settings in the system may not allow revaluation for the specified year and period.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that restrict revaluation activities.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period you are trying to revalue is open. You can do this by checking the period status in the financial accounting (FI) module.
  
  Use transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed periods for your company code.
  
  
  
  Adjust Fiscal Year Settings: If the fiscal year settings are causing the issue, you may need to adjust them. This can involve changing the fiscal year variant or the settings related to the revaluation process.
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant allows for revaluation in the specified period.
  
  
  
  Revaluation Timing: If the period is closed, you may need to wait until the next open period or consult with your finance team to see if they can temporarily reopen the period for the revaluation process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration settings related to COS revaluation.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing periods and fiscal year settings, such as:
  
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  OKP1: Maintain Cost Center Planning
  KSV5: Display Actual/Plan/Variance
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform revaluation activities in the system.
  Consulting with Experts: If the issue persists, consider consulting with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.