How To Fix CKMLLA009 - Update data exists in the current period

CKMLLA009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLLA - Message for Activity Update in Quantity Structure

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Update data exists in the current period

What causes this issue?

You want to change the activity update settings in a specific plant.
The system has determined, however, that there has already been
activity consumption in the actual quantity structure in the current
period.

How to fix this error?

If you change the update settings now, the next price determination
might contain errors due to the different update definitions within the
period. It is recommended that you close the current period before
changing the activity update settings.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CKMLLA009 - Details

• The SAP error message CKMLLA009, which states "Update data exists in the current period," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the posting of actual costs or the execution of certain transactions that require a specific state of data in the system.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there are existing updates or postings in the current period that prevent further changes or updates. This can happen due to:
  
  Open Periods: The period in which you are trying to post is still open, and there are existing entries that have already been posted.
  Incomplete Transactions: There may be incomplete or pending transactions that need to be resolved before new postings can be made.
  Data Locking: The system may have data locks in place due to ongoing processes or batch jobs that are currently running.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLLA009 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Open Periods: Verify if the