How To Fix FINS_ML_START021 - Material control record(MARV) for company code & is not consistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_START - Messages for package FINS_ML_START

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Material control record(MARV) for company code & is not consistent

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ML_START021 - Material control record(MARV) for company code & is not consistent ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_START021 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the Material Control Record (MARV) for a specific company code. This error typically arises in the context of Material Ledger (ML) functionality, which is used for managing inventory valuation and controlling in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The inconsistency in the Material Control Record can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The Material Ledger may not be properly configured for the company code in question.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the material, such as incorrect valuation classes or missing entries in the Material Ledger.
  Changes in Settings: Changes in the configuration settings for the Material Ledger or related modules that have not been properly updated or synchronized.
  Incomplete Migration: If the system has undergone a migration or upgrade, some data may not have been migrated correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you