How To Fix CKMLAVR350 - The actual closing entry for material &1 has not yet been made

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 350

• Message text: The actual closing entry for material &1 has not yet been made

What causes this issue?

The difference between the inventory value in actual and the value
calculated by the cumulation should be calculated for material &1&.
However, no actual closing entries have been posted for the materials.

System Response

The material will not be processed

How to fix this error?

Close the period in actual first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLAVR350 - The actual closing entry for material &1 has not yet been made ?

  The SAP error message CKMLAVR350 indicates that the actual closing entry for a material has not yet been made. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and can arise during the execution of various transactions, such as during the closing process for a period.
  Cause:
  
  Unfinished Closing Process: The most common cause of this error is that the actual closing entry for the specified material has not been completed. This can happen if the closing process was interrupted or not executed for the material in question.
  Missing Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Material Ledger settings that prevent the closing entries from being generated.
  Open Periods: If the period for which the closing is being attempted is still open, it may lead to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing postings or incorrect settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Execute Closing Process: Ensure that the actual closing entry for the material is executed. You can do this by running the appropriate transaction for closing the Material Ledger (e.g., transaction CKMLCP for the closing process).
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the Material Ledger to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for the material types and valuation areas.
  Review Open Periods: Check if the period is still open. If it is, you may need to close the period or ensure that the closing process is executed for the correct period.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the material data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction CKMLCP or other relevant reports to analyze the data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to Material Ledger closing processes for any specific instructions or known issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing) and CKMLAVR (Material Ledger Actual Valuation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the closing process has the necessary authorizations to perform the task.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a test environment to better understand the cause and test potential solutions without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLAVR350 error and successfully complete the closing entry for the material in question.