How To Fix CKMLAVR003 - Start period for material &1 has not been settled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLAVR - Message Class for Cumulation and Revision

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Start period for material &1 has not been settled

What causes this issue?

Material price determination has not been completed in the first period
of the material. This means that the cumulation results (price
differences) are likely to be wrong.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Complete price determination for the first period of the material and
the repeat the cumulation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLAVR003 - Start period for material &1 has not been settled ?

  The SAP error message CKMLAVR003 indicates that the start period for a material has not been settled in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and actual costing. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the material to be settled, but the necessary settlement has not been completed for the specified period.
  Cause:
  
  Unsettled Period: The material in question has not been settled for the specified period. This can happen if the period is still open for posting or if the settlement process has not been executed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Material Ledger settings or the period control settings.
  Missing Data: There could be missing or incomplete data related to the material that prevents it from being settled.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Settlement Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CKMLCP (Material Ledger: Periodic Settlement) to check the settlement status of the material for the specified period.
  If the material has not been settled, perform the settlement process.
  
  
  
  Perform Settlement:
  
  If the material is indeed not settled, execute the settlement for the relevant period. Ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met before running the settlement.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and ensure that the periods are correctly defined and open for posting.
  Verify that the material is correctly set up for actual costing and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  Review any logs or error messages that may provide additional context on why the settlement has not occurred.
  Use transaction CKMLCP to analyze any issues that may have arisen during the settlement process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the Material Ledger and settlement processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CKMLCP: Material Ledger: Periodic Settlement
  CKMLAVR: Material Ledger: Actual Valuation
  CKM3N: Material Ledger: Display Material Price
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform settlement and related activities in the Material Ledger.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLAVR003 error and successfully settle the material for the specified period.