How To Fix FINS_ML_DB002 - Material master history data for &1 prevent archiving

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_DB - Messages for package FINS_ML_DB

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material master history data for &1 prevent archiving

What causes this issue?

Material master history data for &V3& &V1& requiring data in extract
table for fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

Extract data for &V3& &V1& are not written to archive.

How to fix this error?

First archive material master history data with archiving object
MM_HDEL.

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 FINS_ML_DB002 - Material master history data for &1 prevent archiving ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_DB002 indicates that there is material master history data for a specific material (represented by &1) that is preventing the archiving process. This typically occurs in the context of financial data management and material ledger in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are historical records related to the material master that have not been archived or deleted. This can happen due to:
  
  Open Periods: If there are open periods in the material ledger, the system will not allow archiving.
  Incomplete Data: If the material master data is incomplete or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Dependencies: Other dependent objects or records that are linked to the material master may also prevent archiving.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the archiving process or material ledger settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FINS_ML_DB002 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Periods: Ensure that there are no open periods in the material ledger for the material in question. Close any open periods if necessary.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data for completeness and consistency. Ensure that all required fields are filled and that there are no errors in the data.
  
  
  Delete or Archive Historical Data: If there are historical records that are no longer needed, consider deleting or archiving them. Use the appropriate archiving transaction (e.g., SARA) to archive the data.
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate any dependent objects or records that may be linked to the material master. Ensure that these dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Run Archiving Object: Use the archiving object for material master data (e.g., MATERIAL) to initiate the archiving process again after resolving the issues.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving material master data for any specific instructions or considerations.
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if there are underlying system issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Archiving in SAP: Understand the archiving process in SAP, including the use of transaction SARA for managing archiving objects.
  Material Ledger: Familiarize yourself with the material ledger functionality in SAP, which tracks inventory and valuation.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FINS_ML_DB002 error and implement the necessary solutions to allow for successful archiving of material master data.