How To Fix CKBK041 - Valuation date &1 falls outside the costing period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Valuation date &1 falls outside the costing period

What causes this issue?

Valuation date &v1& for cost estimate &v2& falls outside of the new
validity period from &v3& to &v4&.

System Response

The validity period remains unchanged.

How to fix this error?

Either first change the valuation date, or else extend the validity
period.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBK041 - Valuation date &1 falls outside the costing period ?

  The SAP error message CKBK041 indicates that the valuation date specified in a transaction falls outside the defined costing period. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a costing operation (like a material valuation or a cost estimate) for a date that is not within the range of the active costing periods in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Period Configuration: The costing period for the material or product has not been set up correctly, or the period is closed.
  Valuation Date: The valuation date you are trying to use is either in the past or future relative to the defined costing periods.
  Period Locking: The period may be locked for posting, which prevents any costing activities from being performed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKP1 (for controlling area) or OKP2 (for cost center) to check the defined costing periods.
  Ensure that the costing period you are trying to use is open and active.
  
  
  
  Adjust Valuation Date:
  
  If possible, adjust the valuation date in your transaction to fall within the open costing periods.
  
  
  
  Open the Costing Period:
  
  If you need to perform costing for a closed period, you may need to open that period temporarily. This can be done in the same transaction (OKP1 or OKP2) by changing the status of the period.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing the costing periods or if it impacts financial reporting, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the costing variant and valuation methods is set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  Costing Variants: Review the costing variant settings to ensure they align with your business processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing periods and valuation methods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKBK041 error and successfully perform your costing operations.