How To Fix CKMLMV212 - Specify the Controlling level for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Specify the Controlling level for material &1

What causes this issue?

For the combination material &V1&, plant &V2&, and process category
&V3&, you originally chose a Controlling level that is more detailed
than Material/Plant, and then later set the Controlling level to
Material/Plant with the following menu path:
Accounting -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling
-> Actual Costing/Material Ledger -> Environment ->
Edit Controlling Level for Material (transaction CKMLMV_CA)

System Response

How to fix this error?

Using the above menu path, assign the combination
Material/Plant/Process Category to a Controlling level that is more
detailed than Material/Plant.
Note that the Controlling level Production Plant/Planning Plant cannot
be used for the process category <LS>Production</> in mixed costing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLMV212 - Specify the Controlling level for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKMLMV212 "Specify the Controlling level for material &1" typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and is related to the configuration of controlling levels for materials in the system. This error indicates that the system requires a controlling level to be specified for the material in question, which is necessary for proper cost accounting and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Controlling Level: The material does not have a controlling level defined in the system. This can happen if the material was created without the necessary configuration or if the configuration was not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: The controlling area or the material type may not be set up correctly in the system, leading to the inability to determine the controlling level.
  Material Ledger Not Activated: If the Material Ledger is not activated for the controlling area or the material, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Controlling Level:
  
  Go to the transaction code OMK1 (or use the appropriate path in the SAP menu) to define the controlling level for the material.
  Ensure that the controlling level is specified for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Navigate to the Accounting view and check if the controlling area and controlling level are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  If the Material Ledger is not activated, you can activate it using transaction code OMX1. Ensure that the controlling area is set up to use the Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that all necessary settings are in place. This can be done through transaction code SPRO and navigating to the relevant sections for controlling and material management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up controlling levels and Material Ledger configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMK1: Define Controlling Level
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OMX1: Activate Material Ledger
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and controlling settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLMV212 error and ensure that the controlling level for the material is properly specified in the system.