How To Fix CKMLMV201 - Please maintain the master data for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Please maintain the master data for material &1

What causes this issue?

No costing data or accounting data exists for material &v1& in plant
&v2&.

System Response

The system can not assign a Controlling level to the material.

How to fix this error?

Create an accounting view or a costing view in the material master
record for material &V1& in plant &V2&.
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Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV201 - Please maintain the master data for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV201 indicates that there is an issue with the master data for a specific material in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and its associated functionalities. This error typically arises when the system requires certain master data to be maintained for a material, but it is either missing or incomplete.
  Cause:
  The error message CKMLMV201 is triggered when:
  
  The material master data for the specified material (&1) is not fully maintained.
  The material is not set up for the Material Ledger.
  The valuation area or plant settings for the material are not correctly configured.
  The material is not assigned to a valuation class or does not have a valid accounting view.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLMV201 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (Transaction Code: MM03) and enter the material number (&1).
  Ensure that all relevant views (especially Accounting and Costing views) are maintained.
  Verify that the material is set up for the correct valuation area and plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Ledger Settings:
  
  Ensure that the Material Ledger is activated for the relevant company code and valuation area.
  Check if the material is assigned to a valuation class that is compatible with the Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly set up in the system.
  Check if the valuation class is linked to the appropriate G/L accounts.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Look for any missing data in the material master that may be required for the Material Ledger, such as price control indicators (moving average price or standard price).
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Material:
  
  If changes are made to the material master, you may need to reprocess the material or run the relevant transactions to update the Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the Material Ledger and master data requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CKMLCP: Material Ledger Closing
  CKMLMV: Material Ledger: Valuation
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CKMLMV201 error.
  
  
  
  Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the Material Ledger is correctly set up in the system (Transaction Code: OML2).
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CKMLMV201 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.