How To Fix CKMLDISPLAY120 - There is no data in period & for cost center/activity type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLDISPLAY - Messages for the enhanced ML data display

• Message number: 120

• Message text: There is no data in period & for cost center/activity type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLDISPLAY120 - There is no data in period & for cost center/activity type & ?

  The SAP error message CKMLDISPLAY120 indicates that there is no data available for the specified period for a given cost center and activity type in the context of the Material Ledger. This typically occurs when you are trying to display or analyze cost data, but the system cannot find any relevant entries for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  No Transactions Recorded: There may not have been any transactions recorded for the specified cost center and activity type during the selected period.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The period you are trying to access may not be open for posting or may not have any relevant data.
  Data Not Posted: The necessary data may not have been posted to the Material Ledger for that period.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Material Ledger or the cost center/activity type setup.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations may prevent you from viewing the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Transaction Data: Verify if there are any transactions recorded for the specified cost center and activity type in the selected period. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction logs or reports.
  Review Period Settings: Ensure that the period you are trying to access is open for posting. You can check this in the period closing settings in the controlling module.
  Post Missing Data: If transactions are missing, ensure that all necessary postings have been made for the period in question.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and ensure that the cost center and activity type are correctly set up.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view the data for the specified cost center and activity type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing) or CKM3N (Display Material Ledger Document) to analyze and troubleshoot further.
  Reports: Use standard SAP reports to check for cost center activity and postings, such as S_ALR_87013611 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance) or S_ALR_87013620 (Cost Centers: Actual/Plan/Variance - by Period).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the Material Ledger or cost center reporting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.