How To Fix FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL008 - Pre-compacted inventory data inconsistent for material &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL - Messages for XPRA

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Pre-compacted inventory data inconsistent for material &1.

What causes this issue?

The system determined an inconsistency in pre-compacted inventory data
for material &V2& &V1&. The pre-compacted data differ from that in
unified journal.

System Response

The system will not allow the transaction to be posted, in order to
prevent the inconsistency affects e.g. other business objects
(production orders, ...) or profit and loss statement (cost of goods
sold).

How to fix this error?

If applicable, you may try to exclude the affected material from the
business transaction and post the remaining items.
Please contact your system administrator. The data inconsistency shall
be analyzed by SAP Support.
Once the pre-compacted inventory data are consistent again, you can post
the business transactions for the blocked items.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL008 - Pre-compacted inventory data inconsistent for material &1. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL008 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the pre-compacted inventory data for a specific material. This error typically arises during the execution of certain financial or inventory-related transactions, particularly when dealing with Material Ledger (ML) and Actual Costing.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted or incomplete data in the Material Ledger tables.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings related to Material Ledger or Actual Costing may not be set up correctly.
  Missing or Incomplete Data: There may be missing entries in the ACDOCA table (Universal Journal) or related tables that are required for the calculations.
  Inconsistent Inventory Valuation: The valuation of inventory may not match the expected values due to manual adjustments or errors in postings.
  Parallel Processing Issues: If multiple processes are trying to update the same data simultaneously, it can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Consistency:
  
  Use transaction CKM3N to analyze the material and check for inconsistencies in the Material Ledger.
  Run the report RCKM_ML_CHECK to identify any inconsistencies in the Material Ledger data.
  
  
  
  Reconcile Inventory Data:
  
  Ensure that the inventory data in the Material Ledger matches the data in the General Ledger (GL).
  Use transaction CKMLCP to perform a Material Ledger closing and check for any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for Material Ledger and Actual Costing in the SAP system. Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Data:
  
  Investigate the ACDOCA table and related tables for any missing or incomplete entries. You may need to run a report or query to identify any gaps.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Transactions:
  
  If the error occurred during a specific transaction, consider reversing and reprocessing that transaction to see if it resolves the inconsistency.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates available that can resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Engage SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including the material number and any relevant transaction details.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger (ML): A module in SAP that allows for the tracking of inventory and valuation at a more granular level, supporting multiple currencies and valuation methods.
  Actual Costing: A method of inventory valuation that reflects the actual costs incurred during production and procurement.
  ACDOCA Table: The Universal Journal table in SAP S/4HANA that consolidates financial and controlling data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the error message FINS_ML_ACDOCA_UTIL008.