How To Fix FCML4H_ML_AGING006 - Material ledger documents cannot be locked for data aging

FCML4H_ML_AGING006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCML4H_ML_AGING - ML: Messages for data aging

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Material ledger documents cannot be locked for data aging

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCML4H_ML_AGING006 - Material ledger documents cannot be locked for data aging ?

  The SAP error message FCML4H_ML_AGING006 indicates that the system is unable to lock material ledger documents for data aging. This typically occurs during the data aging process, which is a method used to manage and archive older data to improve system performance and manage data volume.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Documents: The material ledger documents that are being processed may be active or in use, preventing them from being locked.
  Open Periods: If the accounting periods are still open for the documents, they cannot be locked for aging.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material ledger or data aging settings that are not correctly set up.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to perform the aging process may not have the necessary authorizations to lock the documents.
  System Locks: Other processes or transactions may have locks on the material ledger documents, preventing the aging process from proceeding.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the material ledger documents are