How To Fix CK138 - Marking for posting period & & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Marking for posting period & & not allowed

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to carry out <DS:GLOS.marking>marking</> for period
&V1& &V2&, but marking has not been allowed.

System Response

The cost estimate is not marked.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
If you want to carry out marking for period &v1& &v2&, you must allow
marking.
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Marking allowance</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK138 - Marking for posting period & & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CK138, which states "Marking for posting period & & not allowed," typically occurs in the context of inventory management and cost accounting when there is an attempt to mark or post inventory transactions in a period that is either closed or not open for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The most common cause of this error is that the posting period you are trying to use is closed. In SAP, posting periods are defined in the configuration, and once they are closed, no further postings can be made for that period.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for specific reasons, such as financial closing activities or other administrative tasks.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or company code may restrict postings to certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Period Status: Verify the status of the posting period in question. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 (Change Posting Periods) to see if the period is open for posting.
  Open the Posting Period: If the period is closed and you need to make a posting, you can temporarily open the period in transaction OB52. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect financial reporting and compliance.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area or company code to ensure that the posting periods are set up correctly and that there are no restrictions preventing postings.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about opening a closed period, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that it aligns with your organization's policies and procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Change Posting Periods
  CKM3N: Display Material Price Analysis
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and cost accounting for best practices on managing posting periods.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and manage posting periods to avoid disruptions in financial processes.
  Ensure that all relevant stakeholders are informed about the status of posting periods, especially during month-end or year-end closing activities.
  Implement a clear process for handling exceptions when postings need to be made in closed periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK138 error and understand the implications of posting in closed periods.