How To Fix L6049 - Open or incorrect communication records for material & exist: (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: L6 - LVS Link R/2 - ECC

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Open or incorrect communication records for material & exist: (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message L6049 - Open or incorrect communication records for material & exist: (&) ?

  The SAP error message L6049 indicates that there are open or incorrect communication records for a material in the system. This error typically arises in the context of logistics and inventory management, particularly when dealing with material master data or during processes like goods movements, inventory management, or production planning.
  Cause:
  
  
  Open Communication Records: This means that there are pending or incomplete communication records related to the material. These could be related to various processes such as purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders that have not been fully processed or closed.
  
  
  Incorrect Data: The error may also occur if there are inconsistencies or errors in the material master data, such as incorrect settings or missing information that prevents the system from processing the material correctly.
  
  
  Integration Issues: If the material is involved in cross-module processes (e.g., between MM and SD or PP), there may be issues with how the data is being communicated between these modules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Open Records: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check the material master data for any open communication records. Look for any pending transactions that need to be completed or closed.
  
  
  Review Related Documents: Check for any related documents (purchase orders, sales orders, etc.) that may be linked to the material. Ensure that all necessary actions have been taken to complete these documents.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. You can use transaction MM02 to correct any incorrect data.
  
  
  Clear Communication Records: If there are communication records that are no longer needed, you may need to clear them. This can often be done through specific transaction codes or programs designed to clean up old or incorrect records.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages or warnings that can provide additional context on what might be causing the issue.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03, MM02, MB51, and MB1A for material management and inventory processes.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error L6049 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific fixes or recommendations.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material master data management and communication records for a deeper understanding of how these elements interact within the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the L6049 error in SAP.