How To Fix CK557 - Release for posting period &1 &2 too early

CK557 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 557

• Message text: Release for posting period &1 &2 too early

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to release a standard cost estimate for posting
period &v1& of fiscal year &v2&. However, the system has determined
that a standard cost estimate has been marked for posting period &v3&
&v4& in the material master (costing view). This period has not yet
been reached.

System Response

The standard cost estimate is not released.

How to fix this error?

You have two options:
Wait until posting period &v3& of fiscal year &v4& to release the
standard cost estimate.
Create a new standard cost estimate for posting period &v1& &v2&, mark
this cost estimate for period &v1& &v2&, and release it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK557 - Release for posting period &1 &2 too early ?

  The SAP error message CK557, which states "Release for posting period &1 &2 too early," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and material management (MM) when trying to post a transaction in a period that is not yet open for posting. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the closing of a financial period or when trying to post costs or inventory movements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Closed Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use is closed in the system. This means that the financial or controlling periods have been set to prevent postings in that timeframe.
  Configuration Settings: The settings in the controlling area or company code may restrict postings to certain periods.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post in the specified period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 (for financial accounting) or OKP1 (for controlling) to check the open and closed