How To Fix CKMLGRIR018 - Function 'automatic adjustment' only allowed as background process

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLGRIR - GR/IR Account Maintenance

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Function 'automatic adjustment' only allowed as background process

What causes this issue?

The function 'automatic adjustment' is intended for the selection and
processing of large datasets in the background. With the function
'automatic adjustment', adjustment postings are made for the items that
were selected according to the entered criteria. Adjustment postings
are made without additional user actions. A list of the adjusted tra
nsactions is not generated. The generated documents are documented in a
log. The processed transactions are displayed in the generated
documents.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Start the report as a background process or select the processing type
'List' in order to make the adjustments through the selection list in
online processing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLGRIR018 - Function 'automatic adjustment' only allowed as background process ?

  The SAP error message CKMLGRIR018 indicates that the function for "automatic adjustment" in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) is only allowed to be executed as a background process. This error typically arises when a user attempts to run the automatic adjustment process in a dialog mode instead of the required background mode.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the automatic adjustment process for the Material Ledger is designed to handle large volumes of data and complex calculations, which can be resource-intensive. As a result, SAP restricts this function to be executed in the background to ensure system performance and stability.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to execute the automatic adjustment process in the background. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Use Transaction Code: Go to transaction code CKMLCP (for the Material Ledger closing process) or CKMLGRIR (for the GR/IR automatic adjustment).
  
  
  Schedule as Background Job:
  
  Instead of executing the process directly, choose the option to schedule it as a background job.
  You can do this by selecting the "Job" option or using the "Program" option to create a background job.
  Fill in the necessary parameters and schedule the job according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Monitor the Job: After scheduling the job, you can monitor its status using transaction code SM37 to ensure it completes successfully.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP, CKMLGRIR, and SM37 for job monitoring.
  Background Processing: Understand how to create and manage background jobs in SAP, including setting up job variants and scheduling.
  Performance Considerations: Running resource-intensive processes in the background helps maintain system performance and allows users to continue working without interruption.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on the Material Ledger and the automatic adjustment process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLGRIR018 error and successfully execute the automatic adjustment process in the background.