How To Fix CKMLMV016 - Material in selection list belongs to a cycle

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLMV - Message class for quantity structure tool

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Material in selection list belongs to a cycle

What causes this issue?

Individual material prices in the costing run are to be determined with
multi-level price determination using a selection list. The material
with cost estimate number &V1& is, however, part of cycle &V2&.
Therefore the entire cycle must be calculated.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV016 - Material in selection list belongs to a cycle ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV016 indicates that a material in the selection list belongs to a cycle, which typically occurs during the execution of a material ledger (ML) transaction. This error is related to the Material Ledger functionality in SAP, which is used for managing inventory valuation and cost accounting.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the material you are trying to process is part of a circular reference in the cost component structure or in the material master data. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Circular Dependencies: There may be a circular dependency in the cost component structure, where one material's cost is dependent on another, which in turn is dependent on the first material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the material ledger or the cost component structure may not be set up correctly, leading to cycles in the cost calculations.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may have inconsistencies or incorrect settings that create a cycle.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLMV016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Review the cost component structure for the materials involved. Ensure that there are no circular dependencies in the cost components.
  You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ) and reviewing the cost component structure.
  
  
  
  Analyze Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the materials involved in the cycle. Look for any incorrect settings or dependencies that may be causing the issue.
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and verify the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Review Material Ledger Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is configured correctly for the materials in question. This includes checking the settings for the valuation area and the relevant accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction CKMLCP:
  
  If you are running a closing program or a cost estimate, consider using transaction CKMLCP to analyze the cost component structure and identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CKMLCP (Material Ledger Closing Program)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  OKTZ (Cost Component Structure)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Ledger and cost accounting for a deeper understanding of how to manage materials and costs effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CKMLMV016 error in SAP.