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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_START013 - Material stock (company code &) must be booked out in last two MM periods ?

  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 stock for the specified company code. Ensure that all stock movements (goods receipts, goods issues, transfers, etc.) have been posted for the last two periods.
  Post Missing Transactions: If there are any missing transactions, post them accordingly. This may involve posting goods movements or adjusting inventory levels.
  Review Period Closing: Ensure that the previous periods have been closed properly. You may need to consult with your finance team to confirm that all necessary postings have been made.
  Run the Closing Program: After ensuring that all transactions are posted, run the closing program again to see if the error persists.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your internal guidelines for specific steps related to closing periods in your organization.
  Check Configuration: If the issue continues, review the configuration settings in the Material Ledger and Inventory Management to ensure they are set up correctly for your company's processes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MB51 (Material Document List) to check for material documents, or MB5B (Stock on Posting Date) to analyze stock levels.
  Material Ledger: Ensure that the Material Ledger is activated and configured correctly for the company code in question.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.