How To Fix CK701 - Marking not authorized for period &1 / &2 in company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Marking not authorized for period &1 / &2 in company code &3

What causes this issue?

In &v4&, the following was determined:
You are trying to mark materials for period &V1& / &V2& and company
code &V3&, although marking has not been allowed for this.

How to fix this error?

If you have the authorization to do so, you must first of all allow
marking for a costing variant that is provided for in &v4&, as an
organizational measure for the period &V1& &V2& in company code &V3&.
<DS:TRAN.CK22>Check Organizational Measure</>
If you click on the <DS:GLOS.3526B800AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>company
code</> or <DS:GLOS.3526B778AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>valuation view</>
in the list screen of the organizational measure, either the permitted
standard cost estimate variants are displayed, or, if marking has not
yet been allowed, you receive a request to carry out the organizational
measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK701 - Marking not authorized for period &1 / &2 in company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message CK701, which states "Marking not authorized for period &1 / &2 in company code &3," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when a user attempts to perform a marking operation (such as marking a cost object for a future period) that is not permitted due to authorization restrictions.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to perform marking in the specified period for the given company code.
  Period Lock: The period in question may be locked for posting or marking due to configuration settings in the controlling module.
  Company Code Settings: The company code may have specific settings that restrict marking operations for certain periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the appropriate authorizations to perform marking operations in the specified period and company code. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  If necessary, request additional authorizations from your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Period Settings:
  
  Check the period settings in the controlling area to see if the period is open for marking. This can be done in transaction OKP1 (for controlling area settings) or OB52 (for financial accounting periods).
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily for marking or adjust your operations accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the company code in the controlling module to ensure that there are no restrictions on marking for the specified period.
  If you are unsure about the configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the SAP documentation.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking authorizations and period settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Marking
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  OKP1: Maintain Control Parameters
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on marking and authorization concepts in SAP Controlling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK701 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.