How To Fix CKMLGRIR013 - Error during reading of material & & & or material locked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLGRIR - GR/IR Account Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Error during reading of material & & & or material locked

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLGRIR013 - Error during reading of material & & & or material locked ?

  The SAP error message CKMLGRIR013 typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger and is related to issues with reading material data or when a material is locked for processing. This error can arise during various transactions, such as during the posting of goods movements or during the execution of the Material Ledger closing process.
  Cause:
  
  Material Lock: The material may be locked for various reasons, such as ongoing transactions, open periods, or other processes that are currently using the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or related documents that prevent the system from reading the material correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the material data.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or system performance problems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Lock:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the status of the material. If the material is locked, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user/process that is holding the lock.
  You can also check the transaction logs to see if there are any ongoing processes that might be locking the material.
  
  
  
  Review Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that the posting period is open for the material. If the period is closed, you may need to open it or post the transaction in an open period.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the material master data. You can use transaction CKMLCP to check for inconsistencies in the Material Ledger.
  If inconsistencies are found, you may need to correct them manually or through a batch job.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the material data. Check the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or PFCG.
  
  
  
  Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or technical support for assistance. They can check for any underlying database issues or system performance problems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CKMLCP: Material Ledger Closing Cockpit
  SU53: Authorization Check
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to the Material Ledger and error handling.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKMLGRIR013 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.