How To Fix FINS_ML_START013 - Material stock (company code &) must be booked out in last two MM periods

FINS_ML_START013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_START - Messages for package FINS_ML_START

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Material stock (company code &) must be booked out in last two MM periods

How to fix this error?

Deletion of Material Ledger related transactional data requires to book
out the existing material stock in current and previous MM period for
all materials/valuation areas assigned to the corresponding company
code.

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.

FINS_ML_START013 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_ML_START013 indicates that there is a requirement for material stock to be booked out in the last two Material Management (MM) periods for a specific company code. This error typically arises during the closing process, particularly when trying to execute a financial document or perform a closing operation in the context of Material Ledger (ML) or Inventory Management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unbooked Material Stock: The error suggests that there are materials in stock that have not been properly accounted for in the last two periods. This could be due to missing postings or transactions that have not been completed.
  Period Closing: The system requires that all stock movements and related financial postings for the last two periods are completed before closing the current period.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Material Ledger or Inventory Management that are not aligned with the company's closing procedures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Stock: Review the material