How To Fix CKECP016 - Costing date to (&1) must fall within &2 and &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Costing date to (&1) must fall within &2 and &3

What causes this issue?

Reference object &v4& for the costing is valid to &v3&. The Costing
date to (&v1&) must not fall outside of the validity interval of the
reference object.

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?

Enter a valid costing date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP016 - Costing date to (&1) must fall within &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message CKECP016 indicates that the costing date you are trying to use falls outside the valid range defined for the material or product in question. Specifically, the error message states that the costing date must be between two specified dates.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Costing Date: The costing date you entered is either before the earliest valid date or after the latest valid date for the material.
  Master Data Settings: The material master data may have specific validity periods set, which restrict the dates that can be used for costing.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant may have specific settings that limit the range of valid costing dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Costing Date: Ensure that the costing date you are using is within the valid range. You can do this by checking the material master data or the relevant configuration settings.
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the "Costing" view.
  Look for the "Valid from" and "Valid to" dates to ensure your costing date falls within this range.
  
  
  Adjust the Costing Date: If the costing date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within the valid range.
  Check Costing Variant: Review the settings of the costing variant being used to ensure it allows for the desired costing date.
  Consult with a SAP Consultant: If you are unsure about the settings or how to change them, it may be beneficial to consult with a SAP consultant or your internal SAP support team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure)
  CK40N (Change Cost Estimate)
  
  
  Costing Variants: Understand how costing variants are configured in your system, as they can affect the validity of costing dates.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the different views of the material master, especially the costing view, to understand how validity dates are set.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKECP016 error and successfully process your costing.