How To Fix CKMLWIP917 - 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: 917

• 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. You want to display the WIP quantity document but no relevant
WIP quantity document could be found in the database for order item
&v1&/&v2& in period &v3&/fiscal year &v4&.
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 CKMLWIP917 - WIP quantity document does not exist in the database ?

  The SAP error message CKMLWIP917 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 may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the WIP calculation in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete postings or errors during previous transactions.
  Period Closing: If the period has been closed, it may prevent the system from accessing certain documents.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the WIP documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check WIP Document Creation: Verify if the WIP document was created correctly. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., CKMLCP for WIP calculation).
  Re-run WIP Calculation: If the WIP document is missing, try re-running the WIP calculation process to generate the document again.
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for WIP calculation are correct. This includes checking the settings in the controlling area and the relevant cost centers.
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like CKM3N to check the consistency of the data and identify any discrepancies.
  Open Periods: If the period is closed, consider opening it temporarily to allow for the necessary postings or adjustments.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access WIP documents. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKMLCP (WIP Calculation), CKM3N (Display Material Costing), and CKMLWIP (WIP Reports).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to WIP accounting and product costing for a better understanding of the processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.