How To Fix CKMLGRIR015 - Key date before lower limit of purchase order date is pointless

CKMLGRIR015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLGRIR - GR/IR Account Maintenance

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Key date before lower limit of purchase order date is pointless

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLGRIR015 - Key date before lower limit of purchase order date is pointless ?

  The SAP error message CKMLGRIR015 indicates that there is an issue with the key date being set before the lower limit of the purchase order date. This typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger and the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) process, particularly when trying to perform a valuation or posting that involves a key date that is not valid based on the purchase order's date constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Key Date Issue: The key date you are trying to use for the valuation or posting is earlier than the earliest date associated with the purchase order. This can happen if you are trying to run a report or transaction that requires a key date that is not valid for the data being processed.
  Purchase Order Date: The purchase order may have a date that sets a lower limit for the key date, and if the key date falls before this limit, the system