How To Fix C+712 - You cannot perform price determination in period &1 / &2

C+712 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 712

• Message text: You cannot perform price determination in period &1 / &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+712 - You cannot perform price determination in period &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message C+712 indicates that you cannot perform price determination in a specific period due to certain conditions not being met. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) modules when trying to execute transactions that involve price determination, such as goods movements or invoice verification.
  
  Cause:
  The error message C+712 is usually triggered by one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Period Closing: The period you are trying to post to is closed. In SAP, financial periods are often closed to prevent further postings, which can include price determination processes.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or the material ledger may not allow for price determination in the specified period.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform price determination in the specified period.
  
  
  Material Ledger Settings: If the material ledger is active, it may impose additional restrictions on price determination.
  
  
  
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