How To Fix ML4HRUN101 - Valuation Area &1 locked for period &2 year &3 (costing run &4 )

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HRUN - Messages for New Actual Costing

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Valuation Area &1 locked for period &2 year &3 (costing run &4 )

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML4HRUN101 - Valuation Area &1 locked for period &2 year &3 (costing run &4 ) ?

  The SAP error message ML4HRUN101 indicates that a valuation area is locked for a specific period, which prevents the costing run from being executed. This typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger and costing processes in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Period Lock: The valuation area (which can be a plant or company code) is locked for the specified period. This can happen if the period is closed in the financial module (FI) or if there are ongoing processes that prevent changes to the valuation area.
  Costing Run in Progress: Another costing run might be in progress for the same valuation area and period, leading to a lock.
  User Lock: A user might have locked the valuation area for maintenance or other reasons.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period is indeed closed in the financial module. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it if business processes allow.
  Check for Active Processes: Ensure that no other costing runs are currently active for the same valuation area and period. You can check this in the Material Ledger transaction codes (e.g., CKMLCP).
  Unlock the Valuation Area: If the valuation area is locked due to a user lock, you may need to unlock it. This can be done by the user who locked it or by an administrator.
  Consult with Finance Team: If the period is closed for financial reasons, consult with the finance team to understand if it can be reopened or if the costing run can be postponed.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing) or CKMLCP1 (Costing Run) to check the status of costing runs and locks.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is used for managing inventory valuation and is crucial for accurate financial reporting.
  Costing Run: A costing run is a process that calculates the costs of materials based on various parameters and is essential for accurate inventory valuation.
  Period Closing: In SAP, period closing is a critical process that ensures that all transactions for a given period are finalized, and no further changes can be made.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.