How To Fix CKMLWIP052 - The WIP quantities for the material are inconsistent

CKMLWIP052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLWIP - WIP Price Determination

• Message number: 052

• Message text: The WIP quantities for the material are inconsistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLWIP052 - The WIP quantities for the material are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CKMLWIP052 indicates that there are inconsistencies in the Work in Progress (WIP) quantities for a specific material. This error typically arises during the period-end closing process in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with production orders and WIP calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in WIP quantities can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Incomplete or Incorrect Production Order Data: If production orders are not fully processed or if there are discrepancies in the quantities reported, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Changes in Production Orders: If there have been changes to production orders (e.g., changes in planned quantities, actual quantities, or status) after the WIP calculation has been performed, this can create inconsistencies.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Settlements: If the production orders have not been settled correctly, or if there are issues with the settlement of costs, this can lead to discrepancies in WIP.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors in production or