How To Fix ML4HRUN061 - No consumption quantity to absorb the remaining value

ML4HRUN061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ML4HRUN - Messages for New Actual Costing

• Message number: 061

• Message text: No consumption quantity to absorb the remaining value

What causes this issue?

You want to perform the settlement for the material.
In the relevant period, the ending inventory price is supplied by an
external ending inventory valuation or Business Add-In.
In order for the predefined ending inventory price to be reached, the
remaining value com cumulative inventory would have to be settled to the
material consumption. But there is no consumption quantity to absorb the
remaining value.

System Response

The system ignores the external ending inventory price.

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 ML4HRUN061 - No consumption quantity to absorb the remaining value ?

  The SAP error message ML4HRUN061: No consumption quantity to absorb the remaining value typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger and inventory management. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy between the value of the inventory and the consumption quantities that are available to absorb that value. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Consumption Entries: There may not be enough consumption entries recorded for the materials in question, leading to an inability to absorb the remaining value.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the Material Ledger or the valuation method may not be set up correctly.
  Inventory Adjustments: If there have been recent adjustments to inventory values or quantities, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Posting Errors: Errors during posting transactions can lead to discrepancies in the expected consumption quantities.
  Period Closing Issues: If the period has been closed, it may prevent further postings that could resolve