How To Fix CKMLMV008 - You can not perform price determination in period &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLMV - Message class for quantity structure tool

• Message number: 008

• Message text: You can not perform price determination in period &1 / &2

What causes this issue?

You want to perform multi-level price determination in valuation area
&v3& for period &v1& in fiscal year &v2&. However, you can only perform
multi-level price determination the previous period or in the current
period.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV008 - You can not perform price determination in period &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV008 indicates that you cannot perform price determination in a specific period. This typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the valuation of materials in a specific period that is either closed or not open for posting.
  Cause:
  The error message CKMLMV008 is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to perform price determination for a period that is already closed in the system.
  The period is not open for posting in the controlling area or the material ledger.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the Material Ledger or the periods defined in the controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the status of the posting periods. Ensure that the period you are trying to perform price determination for is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Open the Period:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to perform the necessary price determination. This can be done in the same transaction (OB52) by adjusting the period settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is properly configured for the relevant company code and controlling area. Check if the Material Ledger is active and if the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no other transactions that might be locking the period or causing inconsistencies. Sometimes, other processes may prevent price determination.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Material Ledger and price determination for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply to your scenario.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are underlying issues with the system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CKMLCP: For running the Material Ledger closing program.
  CKMLMV: For price determination in Material Ledger.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Material Ledger and price determination processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLMV008 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.