How To Fix FINS_ML_START017 - Material Ledger type does not contain currency and valuation type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_START - Messages for package FINS_ML_START

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Material Ledger type does not contain currency and valuation type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_START017 - Material Ledger type does not contain currency and valuation type & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_START017 indicates that the Material Ledger type you are trying to use does not contain the specified currency and valuation type. This error typically arises during the processing of material documents or when attempting to perform a valuation in the Material Ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The Material Ledger type may not be properly configured to include the specified currency and valuation type.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the Material Ledger may not align with the transaction you are trying to execute.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the Material Ledger configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: SPRO > Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger).
  Ensure that the Material Ledger type you are using is correctly configured to include the necessary currencies and valuation types.
  
  
  
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