How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE793 - Material ledger must be set productive manually for valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 793

• Message text: Material ledger must be set productive manually for valuation area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE793 - Material ledger must be set productive manually for valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE793 indicates that the Material Ledger (ML) is not set to productive status for a specific valuation area. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform transactions that require the Material Ledger to be active, but it has not been activated for the relevant valuation area.
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The Material Ledger has not been activated for the specific valuation area in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the settings related to the Material Ledger.
  System Settings: The system may not have been set up to allow the Material Ledger to be productive for the valuation area in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to manually set the Material Ledger to productive for the affected valuation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  In the configuration screen, select the relevant valuation area (e.g., plant).
  Check the status of the Material Ledger for that valuation area.
  If it is not set to productive, you will need to change the status to "productive".
  
  
  
  Set Productive:
  
  You may need to enter the necessary details and confirm the activation.
  Ensure that all prerequisites for activating the Material Ledger are met, such as having the correct settings for currency and valuation methods.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or prerequisites that are not fulfilled, which might prevent the activation.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After setting the Material Ledger to productive, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is a tool in SAP that allows for the management of inventory valuation and provides functionalities for actual costing.
  Valuation Area: This is typically a plant or a company code in SAP where materials are valued.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OMX1 (for activating Material Ledger) or OMX2 (for changing the status) to navigate directly to the relevant settings.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for specific configurations and implications of changing settings.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid any disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE793 error and successfully set the Material Ledger to productive for the specified valuation area.