How To Fix FINS_ML_HELP012 - Duplicates were found for & entries of table CKMLHD

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_HELP - Messages for package FINS_ML_HELP

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Duplicates were found for & entries of table CKMLHD

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_HELP012 - Duplicates were found for & entries of table CKMLHD ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_HELP012 indicates that there are duplicate entries found in the table CKMLHD (which is related to Material Ledger). This error typically arises during processes that involve the Material Ledger, such as during the posting of material documents or during the execution of certain reports.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate entries in the CKMLHD table for the specified entries. This can happen due to various reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect data entry or manual adjustments that lead to duplicate records.
  Issues during the posting process that result in multiple entries being created for the same material and period.
  Data inconsistencies due to system errors or bugs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use SQL queries or transaction codes (like SE16 or SE11) to check the CKMLHD table for duplicate entries. You can look for duplicates based on key fields such as material number, plant, and period.
  
  Example SQL