How To Fix ML4HMASTER106 - Close previous period for material &1 first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HMASTER - Message Class for ML4H Masterdata

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Close previous period for material &1 first

What causes this issue?

You want to perform a preparation of settlement for material &V1& in
costing run &V2&. However, you have not posted the closing entries for
the material in the previous period.

System Response

The system does not allow the preparation of settlement for the
material.

How to fix this error?

Post the closing entries for material &V1& in the previous period first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 ML4HMASTER106 - Close previous period for material &1 first ?

  The SAP error message ML4HMASTER106 indicates that you are trying to perform an operation on a material that cannot be processed because the previous period has not been closed. This typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger (ML) and inventory management, where the system requires that all transactions for a given period be finalized before moving on to the next period.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to post a transaction (like a goods movement or invoice) for a material in a period that is not yet closed.
  The system requires that all postings for the previous period be completed and the period be closed before any new postings can be made for the current period.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Close the Previous Period:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for closing the period in the Material Ledger. This is typically done using transaction code CKMLCP (for closing the Material Ledger).
  Ensure that all necessary postings for the previous period are completed. This includes any goods movements, invoice postings, and adjustments.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Review any open transactions that may be preventing the closure of the previous period. You can use transaction codes like MB51 (for material documents) or MB5B (for stock on a specific date) to identify any outstanding transactions.
  
  
  
  Post Necessary Transactions:
  
  If there are any missing postings that need to be completed for the previous period, ensure they are posted before attempting to close the period.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the previous period is closed, you can re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CKMLCP: Close Material Ledger Period
  MB51: Material Document List
  MB5B: Stocks on Posting Date
  
  
  
  Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your Material Ledger is properly configured for the company code and that the periods are set up correctly in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Material Ledger and period closing procedures for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to close periods and post transactions in the Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your transactions in SAP.