How To Fix FML_CUST030 - Run must post to ledgers for material inventory

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_CUST - Message Class for ML Customizuing

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Run must post to ledgers for material inventory

What causes this issue?

In company &V2& the material values and quantities are managed by the
following ledgers of the Universal Journal: &V4&.
Therefore an actual costing run must post to these ledgers.
However, the actual costing run you started posts with accounting
principle &V1& which in company &V2& refers to the ledgers: &V3&.

System Response

The closing step is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Check the customizing settings for parallel COGM valuation of company
&V2&:

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

<DS:SIMG.FCML_MLCO_DC>Set Up Parallel Valuation of Cost of Goods
Manufactured for Company Codes</>

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_CUST030 - Run must post to ledgers for material inventory ?

  The SAP error message FML_CUST030 indicates that a run must post to ledgers for material inventory. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings related to inventory management and can occur during various processes, such as during the execution of a material document or during the closing of a financial period.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The system may not be properly configured to post to the necessary ledgers for material inventory. This could be due to missing settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed or not open for the relevant transactions, preventing any postings from being made.
  
  
  Document Type Settings: The document type used for the material posting may not be configured to allow postings to the ledgers.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  
  
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with the integration between the Material Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI) modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FML_CUST030 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the relevant ledgers is set up correctly in the system. This includes checking the settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO) modules.
  Verify that the relevant accounts for inventory postings are correctly defined in the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Open Posting Period:
  
  Check the posting periods in the system to ensure that the period you are trying to post to is open. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code OB52 to manage posting periods.
  
  
  
  Review Document Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the document type being used for the material posting. Ensure that it is configured to allow postings to the necessary ledgers.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Integration Check:
  
  Ensure that the integration between the MM and FI modules is functioning correctly. This may involve checking the configuration settings for the integration points.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) for material postings.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to inventory management and financial postings for more detailed guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the FML_CUST030 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.