How To Fix FINS_ML_UTIL003 - ML must be set productive manually for first val. area & in comp. code &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ML_UTIL - Message Class for FINS_ML_UTIL package

• Message number: 003

• Message text: ML must be set productive manually for first val. area & in comp. code &

For first valuation area in a company code, Material Ledger needs to be
activated manually 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.

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_UTIL003 - ML must be set productive manually for first val. area & in comp. code & ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ML_UTIL003 indicates that the Multi-Level (ML) functionality must be set to productive manually for the first valuation area in the specified company code. This error typically arises in the context of Material Ledger (ML) configuration in SAP, particularly when you are trying to activate or use the Material Ledger for a company code or valuation area that has not been properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The Material Ledger has not been activated for the specified company code and valuation area.
  Manual Setting Required: The system requires a manual setting to mark the Material Ledger as productive for the first valuation area.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the Material Ledger or the valuation area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Activation:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or use the path: SPRO > Financial Accounting > Financial Accounting Global Settings >