How To Fix CKMLMV021 - Multilevel price determination with a reduced actual BOM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Multilevel price determination with a reduced actual BOM

What causes this issue?

You have performed multi-level price determination with the indicator
<DS:DE.CKML_CUTBOM>Reduced actual BOM</> set.
No more than three steps can occur per material.

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 CKMLMV021 - Multilevel price determination with a reduced actual BOM ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV021, which states "Multilevel price determination with a reduced actual BOM," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger and costing in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the Bill of Materials (BOM) used for multilevel price determination, particularly when the actual BOM is reduced or not aligned with the expected structure.
  Cause:
  
  Reduced BOM: The actual BOM used for the material may have been changed or reduced, which means that some components expected in the multilevel price determination are missing.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the BOM and the material master data, leading to discrepancies during the costing process.
  Costing Variant Settings: The settings in the costing variant may not be configured to handle the reduced BOM correctly.
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to issues in the costing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check BOM: Verify the BOM for the material in question. Ensure that all necessary components are included and that the BOM is correctly structured.
  Update BOM: If the BOM has been reduced, consider updating it to include all required components for accurate costing.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the settings of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it is configured to handle the specific requirements of your costing process.
  Material Master Review: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect information that could affect the costing process.
  Re-run Costing: After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the multilevel price determination process to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to review and adjust costing data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on BOM management and costing processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide patches and updates.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CKMLMV021 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.