Message type: E = Error
Message class: CKMLBB - Balance Sheet Valuation in Material Ledger
Message number: 496
Message text: Variant &1 only allowed in period end closing
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CKMLBB496
- Variant &1 only allowed in period end closing ?The SAP error message CKMLBB496 indicates that a specific variant (in this case, &1) is only allowed during the period-end closing process in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and Inventory Valuation. This error typically arises when you attempt to execute a transaction or process that is not permitted outside of the designated period-end closing activities.
Cause: Incorrect Timing: The error occurs when you try to use a variant that is restricted to the period-end closing process outside of that context. This could happen if you are trying to run a report, transaction, or process that is meant to be executed only during the closing period. Configuration Settings: The variant may have been configured in such a way that it is only applicable for specific closing activities, and any attempt to use it outside of that will trigger this error.
Solution: Check Timing: Ensure that you are executing the transaction or report during the appropriate
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