How to use CKMARCHDAT - Archive Period Records

SAP Transaction Code - Details

• Transaction Code: CKMARCHDAT

  Description: Archive Period Records

  Release: S/4HANA and ECC 6

  Menu Path:

  • Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Actual Costing/Material Ledger > Environment > Archiving > Period Records
  • Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Environment > Material Ledger > Environment > Archiving > Period Records
  • Logistics > Production > Master Data > Material Master > Environment > Material Ledger > Environment > Archiving > Period Records
  • Logistics > Production - Process > Master Data > Material Master > Environment > Material Ledger > Environment > Archiving > Period Records
  • Logistics > Central Functions > Engineering > Material > Environment > Material Ledger > Environment > Archiving > Period Records
  • Accounting > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Actual Costing/Material Ledger > Environment > Archiving > Period Records

• • Program:

    Screen: 0

    Authorization Object:

  • Development Package: CKML

    Package Description: Material Ledger

    Parent Package: APPL

  • Module/Component: CO-PC-ACT

    Description: Actual Costing/Material Ledger

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• SAP Tcode: CKMARCHDAT - Archive Period Records

  
  Overview:
  The SAP transaction code CKMARCHDAT is used to archive period records in the system. This transaction code is used to store and manage data in an organized manner, making it easier to access and analyze. 
  
  Functionality: 
  CKMARCHDAT allows users to archive period records in the system. This includes archiving of cost center and cost element data, as well as other related information. The archived data can then be accessed and analyzed at a later date. 
  
  Step-by-step How to Use: 
  1. Enter the transaction code CKMARCHDAT into the command field. 
  2. Select the period records that you want to archive. 
  3. Click on the “Archive” button to begin the archiving process. 
  4. Once the archiving process is complete, you will be able to access and analyze the archived data at a later date. 
  
  Other Recommendations: 
  It is recommended that users back up their data before archiving period records using CKMARCHDAT. This will ensure that all data is safe and secure in case of any unexpected issues or errors during the archiving process. Additionally, users should also regularly check for any updates or changes in the system that may affect their archived data.