How To Fix FINS_ML_MIG086 - Material Ledger not yet productive, please run CKMSTART for plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Material Ledger not yet productive, please run CKMSTART for plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG086 - Material Ledger not yet productive, please run CKMSTART for plant & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_MIG086 indicates that the Material Ledger (ML) is not yet productive for the specified plant. This typically occurs when the Material Ledger has been activated but not yet set to a productive state, meaning that it is not yet fully operational for posting and processing transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Activation: The Material Ledger has been activated in the system, but the necessary steps to make it productive have not been completed.
  CKMSTART Not Run: The transaction CKMSTART, which is responsible for starting the Material Ledger in a productive state, has not been executed for the specified plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to run the transaction CKMSTART for the affected plant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Transaction CKMSTART:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Enter the transaction code CKMSTART in the command field and press Enter.
  
  
  
  Input Plant Information:
  
  In the CKMSTART screen, enter the plant code for which you want to make the Material Ledger productive.
  
  
  
  Execute the Process:
  
  Execute the transaction. This will set the Material Ledger to a productive state for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After running CKMSTART, check for any error messages or warnings that may indicate issues during the process.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Ledger Status:
  
  You can verify the status of the Material Ledger by using transaction CKM3 or CKM2 to ensure that it is now productive.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is a tool in SAP that allows for the management of inventory valuation and provides functionalities for actual costing.
  Productive vs. Non-Productive: A non-productive Material Ledger means that it is not yet ready to process actual costing and inventory valuation transactions. Once it is productive, it can handle these processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on the Material Ledger and the CKMSTART transaction for specific configurations and prerequisites.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations and prerequisites for the Material Ledger are completed before running CKMSTART.
  It is advisable to perform this action in a test environment first to ensure that there are no unforeseen issues before applying it in a production environment.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional team if you encounter any issues or if you are unsure about the implications of making the Material Ledger productive.