How To Fix CKMLMV162 - The predecessor/successor pair was selected

CKMLMV162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 162

• Message text: The predecessor/successor pair was selected

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CKMLMV162 - Details

• The SAP error message CKMLMV162 indicates that there is an issue with the predecessor/successor pair in the context of material valuation or cost management. This error typically arises during the execution of a transaction related to material costing, such as during the execution of the Material Ledger or during the transfer of costs.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CKMLMV162 is triggered when the system detects that a predecessor/successor relationship is not properly defined or is conflicting in the context of the material valuation process. This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The predecessor and successor materials may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data for the materials involved, such as missing or incorrect valuation classes.
  Costing Variants: The costing variants used may not be compatible with the predecessor/successor relationship.
  Material Ledger Settings: Issues with the Material Ledger settings or the way the materials are linked in the