How To Fix FINS_ML_START016 - ML reset not possible due to entries in MLDOC-tables for valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_START - Messages for package FINS_ML_START

• Message number: 016

• Message text: ML reset not possible due to entries in MLDOC-tables for valuation area &

What causes this issue?

Material Ledger relevant data still exists in tables MLDOC, MLDOCCS,
MLDOC_EXTRACT, MLDOCCCS_EXTRACT or MLRUNLIST.

System Response

Material Ledger deactivation could not be executed for the corresponding
valuation area.

How to fix this error?

Before executing report SAPRCKMJX, it is required to get rid of existing
MLDOC, MLDOCCS, MLDOC_EXTRACT, MLDOCCCS_EXTRACT or MLRUNLIST entries in
the corresponding company codes.

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

For this purpose, transaction OBR1 can be used. Please note that
transaction OBR1 may only be used for test systems

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_START016 - ML reset not possible due to entries in MLDOC-tables for valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_START016 indicates that a reset of the Material Ledger (ML) is not possible due to existing entries in the MLDOC tables for a specific valuation area. This typically occurs when there are still open documents or transactions that are linked to the Material Ledger for the specified valuation area, preventing the reset process from completing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Documents: There are open accounting documents or material documents that are still linked to the Material Ledger.
  Incomplete Transactions: Transactions related to inventory management or financial accounting that have not been fully processed or cleared.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area specified may have active postings that need to be addressed before a reset can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Open Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB51 (Material Document List) or FB03 (Display Document) to identify any open documents related to the valuation area in question.
  Look for any material documents