How To Fix C+470 - Missing connection of material &1 in plant &2 to the material ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Missing connection of material &1 in plant &2 to the material ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+470 - Missing connection of material &1 in plant &2 to the material ledger ?

  The SAP error message C+470 indicates that there is a missing connection of a material to the material ledger in a specific plant. This error typically arises when a material is not properly configured to be managed in the Material Ledger, which is essential for tracking inventory and costs in real-time.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Activated for Material Ledger: The material in question may not be activated for the Material Ledger in the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly configured to allow the material to be tracked in the Material Ledger.
  Missing Configuration: There may be missing configuration settings in the material master data or in the Material Ledger settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) for the material in question.
  Check the "Accounting" view and ensure that the "Material Ledger" checkbox is selected for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  If the material is not activated, you can activate it by using transaction code OML0 (or through the material master record).
  Ensure that the material is set to be managed in the Material Ledger for the relevant valuation area (plant).
  
  
  
  Review Plant Settings:
  
  Check the configuration for the Material Ledger in the plant settings (transaction code OML1).
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is activated for the plant and that the necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under Logistics > Materials Management > Material Ledger to ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Material Ledger Document:
  
  If the material was previously managed in the Material Ledger and the connection was lost, you may need to recreate the Material Ledger document or perform a revaluation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OML0: Activate Material Ledger
  OML1: Configure Material Ledger
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring the Material Ledger and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to the Material Ledger and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C+470 error and ensure that the material is properly connected to the Material Ledger in the specified plant.