FINS_ML_UTIL002 - Material Ledger must be set productive for valuation area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_UTIL - Message Class for FINS_ML_UTIL package

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Material Ledger must be set productive for valuation area &

Scenario 1: New valuation area has been created in S/4HANA system
- It is required to activate Material Ledger via transactions OMX2, OMX3
and OMX1.
- Afterwards, it needs to be set productive via transaction CKMSTART.

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

Scenario 2: System conversion from SAP ERP Business Suite or SAP Simple
Finance to S/4HANA and valuation area has already existed in migration
source system
- Please stick to the process described in SAP note 2352383.
Scenario 3: Valuation area &1 is blocked for any ML related action
Company code is blocked for any Material Ledger related actions due to
open Q to P transport. Scenarios like material creation or material
posting are not possible.
See note 2831274 for more information.

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_UTIL002 - Material Ledger must be set productive for valuation area & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_UTIL002 indicates that the Material Ledger (ML) is not set to productive status for a specific valuation area. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform transactions that require the Material Ledger to be active, but it has not been activated for the specified valuation area.
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The Material Ledger has not been activated for the valuation area in question.
  Productive Status Not Set: The Material Ledger may be in a test or inactive state rather than being set to productive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the settings related to the Material Ledger.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the Material Ledger is activated and set to productive for the relevant valuation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or navigate through the menu: Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger).
  Check if the Material Ledger is activated for the specific company code and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Set Material Ledger to Productive:
  
  If the Material Ledger is not set to productive, you can change its status.
  Use transaction code OMX1 to access the configuration for the Material Ledger.
  Select the relevant valuation area and set the Material Ledger to productive.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations related to the Material Ledger are correctly set up.
  Check the settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Financial Accounting (New) > Financial Accounting Global Settings (New) > Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: A tool in SAP that allows for the management of inventory valuation and provides detailed information on material movements and costs.
  Valuation Area: This is typically the plant or company code level where the Material Ledger operates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MB1A (Goods Withdrawal) to test the functionality after making changes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation, as there could be additional underlying issues or configurations that need to be addressed.