How To Fix ML4HMASTER116 - Settle material &1 in the predecessor run first

ML4HMASTER116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HMASTER - Message Class for ML4H Masterdata

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Settle material &1 in the predecessor run first

What causes this issue?

You want to perform a preparation of settlement for material &V1& in
costing run &V2&. However, you have not settled the material in the
non-posting predecessor run.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Perform settlement for material &V1& in the predecessor run 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML4HMASTER116 - Settle material &1 in the predecessor run first ?

  The SAP error message ML4HMASTER116 indicates that there is an issue with the settlement of a material in a predecessor run. This typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) when trying to settle a material that has not yet been settled in a previous run.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to settle a material that is dependent on a predecessor run that has not been completed. In the Material Ledger, materials can have dependencies based on their processing sequence, and if a predecessor run has not been settled, the system will not allow the current run to proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Predecessor Run: Determine which predecessor run is required for the material in question. This information can usually be found in the error message details or by checking the material's settlement history.
  
  
  Check Settlement Status: Go to the transaction code CKMLCP (for