How To Fix FINS_ML_AIV023 - Material Price control indicator &1 unknown for KALNR &2

FINS_ML_AIV023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_AIV -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Material Price control indicator &1 unknown for KALNR &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_AIV023 - Material Price control indicator &1 unknown for KALNR &2 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_AIV023 indicates that there is an issue with the material price control indicator for a specific material (identified by the KALNR, which is the material number). This error typically arises in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and can occur during various transactions, such as posting goods movements or during the month-end closing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Unknown Price Control Indicator: The error suggests that the price control indicator for the specified material is not recognized by the system. This could happen if:
  
  The material has not been properly configured in the system.
  The material master data is incomplete or incorrect.
  The material is not assigned to a valid valuation area or company code.
  The material is not set up for the Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Material Ledger or the price control settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code