How To Fix CKMLGRIR014 - Account maintenance document & & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLGRIR - GR/IR Account Maintenance

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Account maintenance document & & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLGRIR014 - Account maintenance document & & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CKMLGRIR014 indicates that there is an issue with the account maintenance document in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) and the Goods Receipt/Invoice Receipt (GR/IR) process. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find a specific account maintenance document that it expects to exist for a given transaction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Document: The account maintenance document that the system is trying to reference does not exist in the database. This could be due to a variety of reasons, such as:
  
  The document was never created.
  The document was deleted or archived.
  There was an error during the posting process that prevented the document from being created.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the Material Ledger or the GR/IR account settings that prevent the system from correctly identifying or creating the necessary documents.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in related tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Existence: Verify if the account maintenance document exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) or MB51 (Material Document List) to search for the relevant documents.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and GR/IR accounts. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured in the following areas:
  
  Material Ledger settings (transaction code OMX1).
  GR/IR account settings in the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Repost Transactions: If the document was not created due to an error, you may need to repost the relevant transactions. This can often resolve issues where documents are missing.
  
  
  Check for Data Inconsistencies: Use transaction codes like CKM3N (Display Material Ledger Document) to analyze the data and identify any inconsistencies that may be causing the error.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the transaction codes used and any relevant logs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKM3N, MB03, MB51, and OMX1 for troubleshooting.
  Material Ledger: Understand the role of the Material Ledger in SAP and how it interacts with financial accounting and controlling.
  GR/IR Account: Review the purpose of the GR/IR account in the procurement process and how it is affected by goods receipts and invoice receipts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the CKMLGRIR014 error in SAP.