How To Fix CKMLWIP916 - WIP quantity document does not exist in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLWIP - WIP Price Determination

• Message number: 916

• Message text: WIP quantity document does not exist in the database

What causes this issue?

The material ledger add-on <ZK>WIP Revaluation</> is active in your
system.
No valid WIP quantity documents were found for order &v1&, in period
&v2 of fiscal year &v3&.
This maybe because:
No WIP quantity document was created during WIP determination.
The determined results have not been saved to the database yet.

System Response

The WIP quantity documents cannot be displayed.

How to fix this error?

You can use the trace function (transaction TRACE) to check whether the
WIP quantity has been determined. If the data has not yet been posted,
you will need to call up the document display at a later date, once
these postings have been completed.

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 CKMLWIP916 - WIP quantity document does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message CKMLWIP916 indicates that the Work in Progress (WIP) quantity document does not exist in the database. This error typically occurs during the execution of the WIP calculation or during the posting of WIP-related transactions in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the context of Product Costing.
  Causes:
  
  Missing WIP Document: The WIP document that the system is trying to access does not exist in the database. This can happen if the WIP calculation has not been executed or if the document was deleted or not created due to a prior error.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the WIP calculation in the system, leading to the inability to generate or find the necessary documents.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant tables that store WIP information.
  Timing Issues: The error may occur if the WIP calculation is attempted before the necessary transactions have been posted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check WIP Calculation: Ensure that the WIP calculation has been executed successfully. You can do this by running the transaction code CKMLCP (WIP Calculation) to see if it generates the necessary documents.
  Review Configuration: Verify the configuration settings for WIP in the controlling area and ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  Check for Missing Documents: Use transaction codes like CKM3N (Display Material Price) or CKM3 (Display Material Cost) to check if the WIP documents exist for the relevant materials.
  Re-run WIP Calculation: If the WIP document is missing, try re-running the WIP calculation to generate the document again.
  Check for Errors in Previous Steps: Review any previous steps in the process to ensure that there were no errors that prevented the creation of the WIP document.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (WIP Calculation), CKM3N (Display Material Price), and CKM3 (Display Material Cost).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on WIP calculations and related processes.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the WIP calculation has the necessary authorizations to access and create WIP documents.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling and Product Costing.