How To Fix CKMLMV306 - Period &2 in year &3 not found for fiscal year variant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Period &2 in year &3 not found for fiscal year variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV306 - Period &2 in year &3 not found for fiscal year variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV306 indicates that there is an issue with the period configuration in the fiscal year variant for a specific year. This error typically occurs during the execution of a process that requires a valid period, such as during the execution of a Material Ledger (ML) transaction.
  Cause:
  The error message CKMLMV306 is triggered when:
  
  The specified period (in this case, period &2) does not exist for the specified fiscal year (year &3) in the defined fiscal year variant (variant &1).
  The fiscal year variant may not be correctly configured to include the specified period.
  The fiscal year variant may not be assigned to the company code or the controlling area correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Fiscal Year Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB29 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Maintain Fiscal Year Variants).
  Verify that the fiscal year variant &1 is correctly configured to include the periods for the year &3. Ensure that period &2 is defined.
  
  
  
  Assign Fiscal Year Variant:
  
  Ensure that the fiscal year variant is assigned to the relevant company code or controlling area. You can check this in transaction code OB37 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Fiscal Year > Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code).
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the period is open for posting. You can check this in transaction code OB52 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings > Periods > Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Review Material Ledger Settings:
  
  If you are working with Material Ledger, ensure that the settings for the Material Ledger are correctly configured for the relevant periods and fiscal year.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OB29: Maintain Fiscal Year Variants
  OB37: Assign Fiscal Year Variant to Company Code
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Material Ledger Configuration: Ensure that the Material Ledger is properly set up if you are using it for inventory valuation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CKMLMV306 error message.