How To Fix MM016 - Follow the instructions in Note 487381 before initialization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Follow the instructions in Note 487381 before initialization

What causes this issue?

You want to run the period initialization program. Note that when you
start the period closing with initialization, inconsistencies can arise.

How to fix this error?

Note 487381 describes the possible data inconsistencies that can occur
if you perform initialization in a productive system. The
inconsistencies cannot be traced back to a system error, but instead the
period closing with initialization. Therefore, these inconsistencies can
only be cleared by using the chargeable remote consulting service. This
is because in releases higher than 4.5, the period closer does not
normally have to be started with initialization.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM016 - Follow the instructions in Note 487381 before initialization ?

  The SAP error message MM016, which states "Follow the instructions in Note 487381 before initialization," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) when there are issues related to the initialization of the material master data or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is often triggered when the system detects that certain prerequisites or configurations have not been met before attempting to initialize the material master or inventory data. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: Certain settings or configurations in the system may not be properly set up.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master records or related tables.
  System Version: The error may also arise if the system version does not support the operations being attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MM016 error, you should follow the instructions provided in SAP Note 487381. Here are general steps you might consider:
  
  
  Read SAP Note 487381: Access the SAP Support Portal and read