How To Fix CKBK047 - Distribution period of the costs from &1 to &2 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Distribution period of the costs from &1 to &2 is invalid

What causes this issue?

The distribution period of &v1& to &v2& for the costs of costing item
&v4& for cost estimate v3& is not valid.

System Response

The change is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Either enter a valid period, or adjust the corresponding costing item
manually in advance, if a change to the costing period is the cause of
the error message.

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 CKBK047 - Distribution period of the costs from &1 to &2 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message CKBK047 indicates that there is an issue with the distribution period of costs in a cost center or internal order. Specifically, it means that the distribution period defined for the costs is invalid, which can occur for several reasons.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Period Range: The period range specified (from &1 to &2) may not be valid. This could happen if the start period is after the end period or if the periods do not exist in the fiscal year.
  Closed Periods: The periods specified may be closed for posting, meaning that no further transactions can be posted to those periods.
  Fiscal Year Variant Issues: There may be a mismatch between the fiscal year variant assigned to the cost center or internal order and the periods being used.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost center settings that prevent the distribution from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Validity: Verify the periods specified in the error message. Ensure that the start period is before or equal to the end period and that both periods are open for posting.
  Review Posting Periods: Go to the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods) to check if the periods are open for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  Fiscal Year Variant: Ensure that the fiscal year variant assigned to the cost center or internal order is correct and that it matches the periods you are trying to use.
  Adjust Distribution Settings: If necessary, adjust the distribution settings in the cost center or internal order to ensure that they align with the valid periods.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or your internal SAP support team for further troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  KSU5: Change Distribution
  KSV5: Change Assessment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the cost center or internal order settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CKBK047 error message in SAP.