How To Fix RECETM085 - &1: Valuations already exist for the following periods

RECETM085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECETM - Messages for Valuation Rule

• Message number: 085

• Message text: &1: Valuations already exist for the following periods

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECETM085 - &1: Valuations already exist for the following periods ?

  The SAP error message RECETM085 indicates that there are existing valuations for the specified periods, which prevents further processing or changes to the valuation data. This error typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or inventory management when trying to post or adjust valuations that have already been finalized for certain periods.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Valuations: The primary cause of this error is that there are already valuations recorded for the periods you are trying to modify or post to. This could happen if:
  
  You are attempting to post a new valuation or adjustment for a period that has already been closed.
  There are prior postings that have locked the valuation for those periods.
  
  
  
  Period Locking: The periods may be locked due to financial closing activities, which is common in organizations that follow strict financial reporting timelines.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECETM085 error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Valuations:
  
  Review the existing valuations for the periods