How To Fix FINS_ML_START006 - ML not productive in CKMLV, but CKMLCT records exist for valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_START - Messages for package FINS_ML_START

• Message number: 006

• Message text: ML not productive in CKMLV, but CKMLCT records exist for valuation area &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_START006 - ML not productive in CKMLV, but CKMLCT records exist for valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_START006 indicates that the Material Ledger (ML) is not productive for a specific valuation area, even though there are records in the CKMLCT table. This typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger and Costing in SAP, particularly when dealing with actual costing and the Material Ledger functionality.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The Material Ledger may not be activated for the specific valuation area. This can happen if the configuration settings for the Material Ledger are not properly set up.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the CKMLV (Material Ledger Document) and CKMLCT (Costing) tables, which can lead to this error.
  Period Closing: The period may be closed for the valuation area, preventing any further postings or calculations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the Material Ledger or the settings for the specific valuation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Activation:
  
  Go to the configuration settings