How To Fix CKMLAVR105 - Internal Error: Differences are missing, material is inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Internal Error: Differences are missing, material is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

Period records for the material were found, but no currency or price
difference records could be found. The material is, therefore,
inconsistent.

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?

Contact SAP

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLAVR105 - Internal Error: Differences are missing, material is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CKMLAVR105, which states "Internal Error: Differences are missing, material is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and can indicate issues with the valuation of materials or inconsistencies in the data related to material movements and inventory valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The error may arise due to inconsistencies in the material master data, such as incorrect valuation classes or missing data in the material ledger.
  Incomplete or Incorrect Posting: If there are incomplete postings or incorrect entries in the material documents, it can lead to discrepancies in the valuation.
  Missing Differences: The system expects certain differences (like price differences) to be recorded, but they are missing, leading to this error.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Material Ledger settings or valuation methods can also trigger this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during an upgrade, inconsistencies may have been introduced.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially those related to valuation.
  Review Material Documents: Check the material documents for any inconsistencies or missing entries. Look for any incomplete postings that need to be corrected.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like CKMLCP (Material Ledger: Consistency Check) to identify and resolve inconsistencies in the Material Ledger.
  Reprocess Material Ledger: If the error is due to a specific period, you may need to reprocess the Material Ledger for that period using transaction CKMLCP or CKMLAVR.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and ensure that they are set up correctly according to your business requirements.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Engage SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (Material Ledger: Consistency Check), CKMLAVR (Material Ledger: Valuation Run), and CKM3N (Material Ledger: Display).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Ledger and inventory valuation to understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CKMLAVR105 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.