Hi Azar
Alternate Valuation Run (Txn CKMLCPAVR) is similar to CKMLCP. This method of valuation gives ability to combine more than 1 Period to calculate the Weighted Average Price. therefore, as such, the fluctuations are normalized to good extent.
For example, users can
1) combine period 1 & 2 (and period 3 & 4...) and calculate Weighted Average Price
2) combine period 1, 2 & 3 (& period 4, 5 & 6...) and calculate Weighted Average Price
3) combine period 1, 2 3 & 4 (& period 5, 6, 7 & 8...) and calculate Weighted Average Price
4) combine all periods 1 to 12 and calculate Weighted Average Price.
Therefore, several combinations of the Price can be recorded. However, only one of the combinations can be posted to cost center. not all. Also, AVR does not need period closing like CKMLCP, however, it is better to calculate prices after all postings for the period are complete. The posting is done in FI and hence FI period must remain open.
AVR also gives ability to post to Local Ledger. The Leading Ledger material valuations will not be impacted.
AVR, if not used for Local Ledger posting, can be useful tool for management reporting: analysis of prices over a period of time ignoring the fluctuations in between.
Satya