How To Fix CKECP609 - Enter the start of the cost element interval

CKECP609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Enter the start of the cost element interval

What causes this issue?

You have entered the ending value of the cost element interval without
specifying the starting value.

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 the starting value. If you want to select based on an individual
cost element, enter only the starting value.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP609 - Enter the start of the cost element interval ?

  The SAP error message CKECP609, which states "Enter the start of the cost element interval," typically occurs when you are trying to execute a transaction or report that requires you to specify a range of cost elements, but you have not provided the necessary input for the starting point of that range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not entered a value for the starting cost element in the relevant field.
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field for the starting cost element may be incorrectly left blank or not properly filled out.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions or reports that require a cost element interval, such as cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter the Start of the Cost Element Interval: 
  
  Go back to the transaction or report where the error occurred.
  Locate the field that asks for the starting cost element.
  Enter a valid