How To Fix CKMLLA012 - The activity update is not active in plant &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLLA - Message for Activity Update in Quantity Structure

• Message number: 012

• Message text: The activity update is not active in plant &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLLA012 - The activity update is not active in plant &1. ?

  The SAP error message CKMLLA012 indicates that the activity update is not active for the specified plant. This error typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the configuration of the Material Ledger in SAP.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the activity update feature is not activated for the specified plant in the system. The activity update is necessary for certain functionalities in the Material Ledger, especially when dealing with actual costing and inventory valuation.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to activate the activity update for the affected plant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Actual Costing/Material Ledger -> Activate Material Ledger
  
  
  
  
  Activate Activity Update:
  
  In the configuration settings, look for the option to activate the activity update for the specific plant.
  Ensure that the checkbox for "Activity Update" is selected for the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  You can also check the plant settings in transaction code OMX1 (for Material Ledger) to ensure that the activity update is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Process:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the process that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CKMLCP - Actual Costing/Material Ledger: Periodic Unit Price Calculation
  CKMLPP - Actual Costing/Material Ledger: Price Determination
  OMX1 - Configuration for Material Ledger
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Material Ledger and Actual Costing for more detailed information on configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there may be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.