How To Fix FCMLHELP038 - Single previous period ckmi1 record: No consistency check possible.

FCMLHELP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCMLHELP - HelpDesk

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Single previous period ckmi1 record: No consistency check possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCMLHELP038 - Single previous period ckmi1 record: No consistency check possible. ?

  The SAP error message FCMLHELP038 indicates that there is a problem with the consistency check for the CKMI1 record in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly related to the Cost Management (CO) module. This error typically arises when the system is unable to perform a consistency check due to the absence of a complete set of data for the previous period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system does not have the necessary data for the previous period. This could be due to missing or incomplete postings in the previous period.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from performing the required checks.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Previous Period Data: Verify that all necessary postings for the previous period have been completed. Ensure that all transactions have been