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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C+712 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open for the relevant company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to allow for the necessary postings. This should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the material ledger and controlling area to ensure that they are set up correctly for price determination.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the transaction. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may be affecting price determination.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Check transaction logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Movement), MIRO (Invoice Verification), and CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) as they may be related to the error.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error C+712 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Material Ledger: Understand how the material ledger works and its impact on price determination, especially if it is active in your system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.