How To Fix CK079 - Date control & does not exist

CK079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Date control & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are using a <DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing variant</> that
contains <DS:GLOS.date_control>date control</> &v1&. This date control
does not exist.
&sys_admin&
If you have authorization for Customizing, create date control &v1&.

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CK079 - Details

• The SAP error message CK079, which states "Date control & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of material valuation or cost accounting when the system is unable to find a valid date control for a specific transaction or process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master, cost estimate, or when performing inventory valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Date Control: The date control specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: The date control settings in the configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the date control.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or configuration tables.
  Version Issues: If you are using an older version of SAP or if there