How To Fix CKBA304 - Strategy & is year-dependent; period deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Strategy & is year-dependent; period deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA304 - Strategy & is year-dependent; period deleted ?

  The SAP error message CKBA304 indicates that there is an issue with the strategy for a particular material or cost object in the context of cost accounting. Specifically, the message states that the strategy is year-dependent and that the period has been deleted, which means that the system cannot find the necessary data for the specified period in the current year.
  Cause:
  
  Year-Dependent Strategy: The strategy defined for the material or cost object is set to be year-dependent, meaning it relies on specific data for each fiscal year.
  Deleted Period: The period in question has been deleted or is not available in the system, which can happen due to changes in the fiscal calendar or adjustments made in the configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the costing variant or the settings related to the material or cost object.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify the status of the period in the fiscal year. Ensure that the period is open and has not been deleted or closed.
  Review Year-Dependent Settings: Check the settings for the year-dependent strategy in the material master or cost object. Ensure that the strategy is correctly defined for the current year.
  Adjust Costing Variant: If necessary, review and adjust the costing variant settings to ensure they align with the current fiscal year and periods.
  Recreate Deleted Period: If a period has been deleted and is required, consider recreating it or adjusting the fiscal year settings to include the necessary periods.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling year-dependent strategies and periods.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to review and adjust cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master or costing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or material management (MM) for further assistance.