How To Fix CKMLAVR802 - You have not maintained an accounting principle

CKMLAVR802 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 802

• Message text: You have not maintained an accounting principle

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLAVR802 - You have not maintained an accounting principle ?

  The SAP error message CKMLAVR802, which states "You have not maintained an accounting principle," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the configuration of accounting principles in the system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid accounting principle for the transaction you are trying to process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Accounting Principle: The most common cause of this error is that the accounting principle has not been defined or maintained in the system for the relevant company code or controlling area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Material Ledger or the accounting principles associated with it.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific accounting principle that has not been set up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Accounting Principles:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Financial Accounting > General Ledger