How To Fix CKECP017 - Costing date from (&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: 017

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

What causes this issue?

Reference object &v4& for the costing is valid from &v2&. The Costing
date from (&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 CKECP017 - Costing date from (&1) must fall within &2 and &3 ?

  The SAP error message CKECP017 indicates that the costing date you are trying to use falls outside the allowed range defined by the system. Specifically, the message states that the costing date must be between two specified dates, which are represented by &2 and &3 in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Date Out of Range: The costing date you entered is either before the earliest date allowed or after the latest date allowed for the costing process.
  Configuration Settings: The date range for costing might be configured in the system settings, which restricts the dates that can be used for cost calculations.
  Period Closing: The period for which you are trying to perform costing may have been closed, preventing any further cost calculations for that period.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Costing Date: Verify the costing date you are trying to use. Ensure that it falls within the specified range indicated by the error message.
  Adjust Date: If the date is incorrect, adjust it to a valid date that falls within the allowed range.
  Review Configuration: If you have access, check the configuration settings for costing in the system. This may involve looking at the controlling area settings or the fiscal year variant settings to understand the allowed date ranges.
  Open Periods: If the period is closed, you may need to open it again (if appropriate) or choose a different period that is open for costing.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to handle costing dates and any related configuration settings.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to perform costing activities.
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant you are using is correctly set up and allows for the dates you are trying to use.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional context on how to resolve it.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities in the system.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these aspects, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to get more tailored assistance.