How To Fix MY106 - FIFO data for material & & was saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MY - Messages for Balance Sheet Valuation(Low.Val.Det./LIFO/FIFO)

• Message number: 106

• Message text: FIFO data for material & & was saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MY106 - FIFO data for material & & was saved ?

  The SAP error message MY106 indicates that there is an issue with the FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory management for a specific material. This message typically arises in the context of inventory valuation and management, particularly when dealing with materials that are managed under FIFO valuation methods.
  Cause:
  The MY106 error message usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Incorrect FIFO Data: The FIFO data for the material may not be correctly maintained or may be inconsistent. This can happen if there are discrepancies in the inventory records or if the material has been incorrectly processed in previous transactions.
  
  
  Material Master Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as incorrect valuation class or missing information related to FIFO management.
  
  
  Transaction Errors: Errors during inventory transactions (like goods receipts, goods issues, or stock transfers) can lead to inconsistencies in FIFO data.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for FIFO management in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to errors in processing FIFO-related transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MY106 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check FIFO Data: Review the FIFO data for the affected material. You can do this by using transaction codes like MB5B (Stock on Posting Date) or MB52 (List of Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to analyze the stock situation.
  
  
  Review Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained. Check the valuation class and ensure that the material is set up for FIFO valuation.
  
  
  Analyze Transaction History: Look into the transaction history for the material to identify any discrepancies or errors that may have occurred during previous transactions.
  
  
  Reprocess Transactions: If you find any errors in the transaction history, you may need to reverse and reprocess those transactions to correct the FIFO data.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for FIFO management are correctly configured in the system.
  
  
  Use SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A (Goods Withdrawal), MB1B (Transfer Posting), and MB1C (Other Goods Receipts) to manage inventory transactions effectively.
  FIFO Management: Understand the principles of FIFO inventory management and how it impacts financial reporting and inventory valuation.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation and help resources for detailed explanations of FIFO management and troubleshooting steps for inventory-related errors.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.