How To Fix CKMLWIP004 - Deactivate WIP Revaluation: See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLWIP - WIP Price Determination

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Deactivate WIP Revaluation: See long text

What causes this issue?

You want to deactive WIP revaluation, or you are trying to move the
<ZK>valid from</> period to a future period for plant &v1&.
You can only deactivate the WIP revaluation if closing entries have
been made for all materials and activities for which WIp quantities
were determined in the settlement period. This could result in the WIP
layer information for the materials and activities being inconsistent,
or inconsistent valued could remain in the WIP accounts or the price
different accounts.

How to fix this error?

Start transaction CKMLWIPDEACT in your productive system. This
transaction checks whether any open materials or activities exist.
If open materials or activities exist, complete the period end closing
activities for these materials/activities in the material. Once the
closing entries have been made for all materials/activities you will be
able to deactivate WIP revaluation.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLWIP004 - Deactivate WIP Revaluation: See long text ?

  The SAP error message CKMLWIP004, which states "Deactivate WIP Revaluation: See long text," typically occurs in the context of Work in Progress (WIP) calculations in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with product costing and inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is an issue with the configuration or settings related to WIP revaluation. Some common causes include:
  
  WIP Revaluation Not Activated: The WIP revaluation feature may not be activated in the system settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the controlling area or in the WIP calculation parameters.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for WIP calculation (like cost centers, internal orders, or production orders) may be missing or incorrectly maintained.
  Period Closing Issues: The error can also occur if there are issues related to period closing activities, such as open periods or incomplete postings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLWIP004 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for WIP in the SAP system (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that WIP revaluation is activated for the relevant controlling area and that all necessary parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all relevant master data (cost centers, internal orders, production orders) is correctly maintained and available for the WIP calculation.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the periods are correctly opened for posting and that there are no issues with period closing activities. You can check this in the period closing cockpit or using transaction codes like OB52.
  
  
  
  Deactivate WIP Revaluation:
  
  If WIP revaluation is not needed, you can deactivate it in the configuration settings. This may involve changing the settings in the controlling area or the relevant cost object.
  
  
  
  Consult Long Text:
  
  The error message suggests checking the long text for more specific details. You can do this by clicking on the message or using transaction code SE91 to look up the message class and find the long text associated with CKMLWIP004.
  
  
  
  Run WIP Calculation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the WIP calculation again (Transaction code: CKMLCP) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (WIP Calculation), SPRO (Configuration), and OB52 (Open/Close Posting Periods).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on WIP revaluation and related configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Controlling module.