How To Fix FINS_ML_DB009 - Material master 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: 009

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

What causes this issue?

Split valuation is active for material &V3& &V1&. The related material
master header data (valuation type = space) is representing the total
inventory quantity and value of all related material master child data
(valuation type <> space).
Material master data for &V3& &V1& are still required to enable the
system to calculate the total inventory for material master header data
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 header data with archiving object
MM_MATNR.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_DB009 - Material master data for &1 prevent archiving ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_DB009 indicates that there is an issue with the material master data that is preventing the archiving process. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or dependencies related to the material master data that need to be resolved before archiving can proceed.
  Cause:
  
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents related to the material that need to be cleared before archiving.
  Dependencies: The material may have dependencies with other objects, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements that are still active.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the material master data that need to be addressed.
  Configuration Issues: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent archiving if specific criteria are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Transactions: Review and clear any open transactions related to the material. This includes checking for open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements.
  Analyze Dependencies: Use transaction codes like MM03 to check the material master data and identify any dependencies that may be preventing archiving.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify and resolve any inconsistencies. You can use transaction MM02 to make necessary updates.
  Archiving Object: Ensure that the archiving object for material master data is correctly configured. You can check this in the SAP Archive Administration (transaction SARA).
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to archiving material master data for specific guidelines and troubleshooting steps.
  Use Archiving Reports: Utilize the archiving reports provided by SAP to identify materials that are eligible for archiving and to understand the reasons why certain materials cannot be archived.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material
  MM02 - Change Material
  SARA - Archive Administration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  Archiving Process: Familiarize yourself with the overall archiving process in SAP, including prerequisites and best practices for archiving material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FINS_ML_DB009 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it, allowing for successful archiving of material master data.