How To Fix FML_CUST031 - Run must not post to ledgers for material inventory

FML_CUST031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_CUST - Message Class for ML Customizuing

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Run must not 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&.
For the standard cost scenario, the actual costing run must not 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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_CUST031 - Run must not post to ledgers for material inventory ?

  The SAP error message FML_CUST031 indicates that a run (such as a posting or a transaction) is attempting to post to ledgers for material inventory, which is not allowed based on the configuration settings in your SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of financial postings related to materials and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system is configured to prevent postings to certain ledgers for material inventory. This is often a deliberate design choice to maintain the integrity of financial data.
  Posting Period: The posting period may be closed, preventing any further postings to the ledgers.
  Transaction Type: The specific transaction type being used may not be allowed to post to the material inventory ledgers.
  Custom Settings: Customizations or enhancements in the system may restrict postings to certain ledgers.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FML_CUST031 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in