How To Fix CKMLBB001 - You have not selected a plant with active material ledger

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLBB - Balance Sheet Valuation in Material Ledger

• Message number: 001

• Message text: You have not selected a plant with active material ledger

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLBB001 - You have not selected a plant with active material ledger ?

  The SAP error message CKMLBB001 indicates that you have not selected a plant that has an active Material Ledger. This error typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction related to Material Ledger functionality, such as running a Material Ledger report or executing a transaction that requires the Material Ledger to be active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Material Ledger: The plant you are trying to use does not have the Material Ledger activated.
  Incorrect Plant Selection: You may have selected a plant that is not configured for Material Ledger.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the Material Ledger for the specific plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLBB001 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Account > Activate Material Ledger).
  Verify if the Material Ledger is activated for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  If the Material Ledger is not activated, you will need to activate it for the specific plant. This can typically be done in the same configuration area where you checked the activation.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration.
  
  
  
  Verify Plant Settings:
  
  Check the plant settings in the Material Master (transaction code MM03).
  Ensure that the plant is correctly set up and that the Material Ledger is enabled for the materials you are working with.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the Material Ledger functionalities.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Material Ledger for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  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.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (Actual Costing) and CKMLBB (Material Ledger Document).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to the Material Ledger and the error message CKMLBB001.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.