How To Fix CKMLBB201 - Posting date &1 does not fall in period &2 / &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLBB - Balance Sheet Valuation in Material Ledger

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Posting date &1 does not fall in period &2 / &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLBB201 - Posting date &1 does not fall in period &2 / &3 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLBB201 indicates that there is a problem with the posting date of a transaction in relation to the defined posting periods in the system. Specifically, the error message states that the posting date does not fall within the allowed period for posting.
  Cause:
  
  Posting Date Issue: The posting date you are trying to use for the transaction is outside the open posting periods defined in the system.
  Period Closing: The financial period may have been closed, preventing any postings from being made in that period.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings for the controlling area or company code may restrict postings to certain periods.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have specific posting period restrictions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Posting Periods:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the open and closed posting periods for your company code. Ensure that the posting date you are using falls within the open periods.
  If necessary, you can open the period for the relevant company code and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Date:
  
  If the posting date is incorrect, adjust it to a date that falls within the open posting periods.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the controlling area and company code to ensure that they allow postings for the desired periods.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about changing periods or if the period should remain closed, consult with your finance team or SAP administrator to ensure compliance with accounting policies.
  
  
  
  Document Type Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the document type being used to ensure that it allows postings in the desired periods.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB52: To manage posting periods.
  CKMLCP: To run the actual costing run, which may be related to the error.
  
  
  
  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 change posting periods or to post documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLBB201 error and successfully post your transaction.