How To Fix CKMLRUN108 - In valuation area &1, the last day of period &2 &3 is &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLRUN - Costing Run in Material Ledger

• Message number: 108

• Message text: In valuation area &1, the last day of period &2 &3 is &4

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLRUN108 - In valuation area &1, the last day of period &2 &3 is &4 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLRUN108 typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the closing of periods for inventory valuation. This error indicates that the last day of the specified period is not aligned with the expected date for the valuation area, which can prevent the execution of certain transactions or processes.
  Cause:
  The error message CKMLRUN108 is triggered when:
  
  The system detects that the last day of the specified period does not match the expected date for the valuation area.
  There may be inconsistencies in the period settings or configuration for the Material Ledger.
  The period may have been closed or not opened correctly in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLRUN108 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Period Settings:
  
  Go to the transaction code OB52 to check the period settings for the valuation area. Ensure that the periods are correctly defined and that the last day of the period matches the expected date.
  
  
  
  Open/Close Periods:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it temporarily to perform the necessary transactions. Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to do this.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Material Ledger in the transaction code OMX1 (for activating the Material Ledger) and OMX2 (for defining valuation areas). Ensure that the settings are correct and consistent.
  
  
  
  Run Period-End Closing:
  
  If you are in the process of running a period-end closing, ensure that all necessary transactions have been completed for the period before attempting to close it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Material Ledger and period closing for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CKMLCP - Material Ledger Period-End Closing
  CKMLRUN - Material Ledger Run
  OB52 - Open and Close Posting Periods
  OMX1 / OMX2 - Material Ledger Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Material Ledger and period-end closing processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLRUN108 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.