How To Fix CKCC003 - 'Costing date to' pre-dates 'costing date from'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKCC - Messages in the Costing Run Cockpit

• Message number: 003

• Message text: 'Costing date to' pre-dates 'costing date from'

What causes this issue?

This error could have been caused by manual entries you have made or by
the settings maintained in Customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the values for the fields "Costing date from" and/or "Costing
date to". If it is not possible to enter data in these fields, change
the date control settings in Customizing. You can access date control
in Customizing under costing variants

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKCC003 - 'Costing date to' pre-dates 'costing date from' ?

  The SAP error message CKCC003 "Costing date to pre-dates costing date from" typically occurs during the costing process when the specified date range for costing is incorrect. This error indicates that the "costing date to" is earlier than the "costing date from," which is logically inconsistent.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Input: The user has entered the "costing date to" as an earlier date than the "costing date from."
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a misunderstanding of the date fields in the costing transaction.
  Data Entry Error: A simple typographical error when entering the dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Date Inputs: Review the dates entered in the costing transaction. Ensure that the "costing date from" is earlier than the "costing date to."
  Correct the Dates: If the dates are incorrect, modify them to ensure that the "costing date from" is less than or equal to the "costing date to."
  Validation: After correcting the dates, re-attempt the costing process to see if the error persists.
  User Training: If this error occurs frequently, consider providing additional training to users on how to correctly enter dates in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transactions related to product costing, such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured and that the date settings align with the company's fiscal calendar.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional insights or updates related to this error.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKCC003 error and proceed with the costing process in SAP.