How To Fix ML4HMASTER130 - Inconsistency for material &1 (cost estimate number &2 ) detected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HMASTER - Message Class for ML4H Masterdata

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Inconsistency for material &1 (cost estimate number &2 ) detected

What causes this issue?

Inconsistency for material detected.

System Response

Step 'Settlement' for this material can only be executed after
correcting the data inconsistency.

How to fix this error?

Check data consistency e.g. via report FCMLHELP_COMP_FI_ML.
See further details and recommendations in SAP Support Note 2734404

Procedure for System Administrators

In case the inconsistency is not critical, this error message can be
skipped by adding an entry in table CKMLMVADMIN (view CKMLMVADMIN_V)
with KKEY = 'SKIP_ACDOCA_MLDOC_E_CONSISTNCY'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ML4HMASTER130 - Inconsistency for material &1 (cost estimate number &2 ) detected ?

  The SAP error message ML4HMASTER130 indicates that there is an inconsistency related to a material's cost estimate. This error typically arises when there are discrepancies in the cost estimate data for a specific material, which can affect various processes such as inventory valuation, financial reporting, and production planning.
  Cause:
  The inconsistency can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Data Corruption: There may be corrupted data in the material master or cost estimate records.
  Incomplete Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may not have been fully processed or saved, leading to missing or inconsistent data.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the material master data (like changes in valuation class, costing variant, etc.) that are not reflected in the cost estimate.
  Costing Variants: Issues with the costing variant settings or the way the cost estimate was created.
  Integration Issues: Problems with integration between different modules (e.g., MM, CO) that may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check the Cost Estimate: Review the cost estimate number mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it is complete and correctly configured.
  Reprocess the Cost Estimate: If the cost estimate is incomplete, you may need to reprocess it. You can do this using transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the material in question. Ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled and consistent with the cost estimate.
  Use Transaction CKMLCP: If the cost estimate is related to a material ledger, you can use transaction CKMLCP to check for inconsistencies and perform a consistency check.
  Analyze Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed information about the inconsistency and any related errors.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to cost estimates and material master data for any specific guidance on resolving inconsistencies.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK40N, CKMLCP, and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to cost estimates and material inconsistencies, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in cost estimation and material management are trained and have access to the necessary documentation to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency indicated by the error message ML4HMASTER130.