How To Fix KL114 - KEKO-KADAT &1 is not the first day of the period &2 in the year &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KL - Valuation Function Modules: Activity Allocation

• Message number: 114

• Message text: KEKO-KADAT &1 is not the first day of the period &2 in the year &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KL114 - KEKO-KADAT &1 is not the first day of the period &2 in the year &3 ?

  The SAP error message KL114 indicates that there is an issue with the date specified in the cost accounting module, particularly related to the period and year settings in the system. The error message reads: "KEKO-KADAT &1 is not the first day of the period &2 in the year &3." This typically occurs when the system expects a specific date to be the first day of a defined period, but the date provided does not meet this requirement.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Date Entry: The date entered (KADAT) does not correspond to the first day of the specified period (e.g., month or quarter) in the given year.
  Period Control Settings: The period control settings in the configuration may not align with the date being processed.
  Calendar Settings: The fiscal calendar settings may not be correctly defined, leading to discrepancies in expected dates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Date: Verify the date (KADAT) being used in the transaction. Ensure that it is indeed the first day of the specified period (e.g., if the period is January, the date should be January 1st).
  Review Period Settings: Go to the configuration settings for the controlling area and check the period control settings. Ensure that the periods are defined correctly and that the first day of each period is set as expected.
  Adjust Fiscal Year Variant: If the fiscal year variant is not set up correctly, you may need to adjust it. This can be done in the configuration under Financial Accounting (FI) settings.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure periods and fiscal years correctly.
  Testing: After making adjustments, test the transaction again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB29 (to maintain fiscal year variant) or OKKP (to maintain controlling area settings) to check and adjust settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.