How To Fix CKMLVNB050 - You can not revaluate consumption on periods &1 / &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLVNB - Revaluation of Consumption

• Message number: 050

• Message text: You can not revaluate consumption on periods &1 / &2

What causes this issue?

You want to revaluate consumption for the period &v1& in fiscal year
&v2& in valuation area &v3&.
It is, however, only possible revaluate consumption for the previous or
current period.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLVNB050 - You can not revaluate consumption on periods &1 / &2 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLVNB050 indicates that you cannot revaluate consumption for the specified periods. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger and is related to the revaluation of consumption in the context of actual costing.
  Cause:
  The error message CKMLVNB050 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Period Status: The periods specified in the error message may be closed or not open for posting. In SAP, if a period is closed, you cannot make any changes to the data for that period, including revaluating consumption.
  
  
  Material Ledger Settings: The Material Ledger may not be configured correctly for the periods in question, or the settings may not allow for revaluation.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The posting periods for the company code may not be open for the specified periods, preventing any adjustments or revaluations.
  
  
  Document Types: Certain document types may have restrictions on revaluation or may not allow for changes after a certain point.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLVNB050 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 periods you are trying to revaluate are open for posting.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Periods:
  
  If the periods are closed, you may need to open them temporarily to allow for the revaluation. This can be done by adjusting the settings in transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Review Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the Material Ledger to ensure it is set up correctly for the periods in question. You can review the settings in transaction code OMX1.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Material Ledger and actual costing to understand any specific restrictions or requirements for revaluation.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  Sometimes, other errors or issues may prevent revaluation. Check the system logs or error messages for any additional information that may help diagnose the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring issue or if it affects critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (Actual Costing) and CKMLRE (Revaluation).
  Material Ledger: Understand the role of the Material Ledger in actual costing and how it interacts with financial postings.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform revaluations and to open posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLVNB050 error and implement a solution to resolve it.