How To Fix FINS_ML_MIG085 - Valuation Area & already has & entries in table MLDOC_EXTRACT. (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_MIG - Messages for S/4HANA Material Ledger Migration

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Valuation Area & already has & entries in table MLDOC_EXTRACT. (&)

What causes this issue?

You try to set live Material Ledger Actual Costing e.g. via report
FCML4H_STARTUP, but there are already entries in table MLDOC_EXTRACT.

System Response

To avoid inconsistencies, system does not allow to create additional
entries in tables MLDOC, MLDOC_ECTRACT, MLDOCCCS or MLDOCCCS_EXTRACT out
of outdated Material Ledger tables, like table MLCD.

How to fix this error?

It needs to be clarified, why there are already entries in these tables.
Report FCML4H_STARTUP should be executed only once, directly after
'Activate Actual Costing'.
It needs to be clarified if table MLDOC, which is needed for creation of
entries in MLDOC-tables still contains all relevant data.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG085 - Valuation Area & already has & entries in table MLDOC_EXTRACT. (&) ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG085 indicates that the valuation area specified in the message already has entries in the table MLDOC_EXTRACT. This typically occurs during the migration or data extraction process related to Material Ledger (ML) in SAP S/4HANA.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a migration or data extraction for a valuation area that already contains entries in the MLDOC_EXTRACT table. This situation can occur if:
  
  The migration process was previously executed for the same valuation area.
  There are leftover entries from a previous migration attempt that were not cleared.
  The system is trying to reprocess data that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction code SE16N or SE11 to view the contents of the MLDOC_EXTRACT table.
  Check for any existing entries related to the valuation area mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Entries:
  
  If you confirm that the entries in the MLDOC_EXTRACT table are no longer needed, you can delete them. This can be done using a custom program or directly in the database (ensure you have proper backups and authorizations).
  Be cautious with this step, as deleting data can have implications on your system.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration:
  
  After clearing the entries, you can re-run the migration or data extraction process for the valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Migration Logs:
  
  Review any migration logs or error logs to ensure that there are no other underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific migration process you are performing. There may be specific instructions or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MLDOC_EXTRACT Table: This table is used to store extracted data related to Material Ledger documents during migration processes.
  Material Ledger: A component in SAP that allows for the management of inventory valuation and provides detailed insights into material costs.
  Migration Cockpit: If you are using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit, ensure that you follow the guidelines provided for data migration, including prerequisites and data cleansing steps.
  
  Always ensure that you have proper backups and that you are working in a test environment before making changes to production data.