How To Fix OM504 - Material ledger not active in valuation area &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 504

• Message text: Material ledger not active in valuation area &1

What causes this issue?

You want to activate <DS:GLOS.352A5A2FC1035CD5E10000009B38F974>actual
costing</> although the material ledger in valuation area &v1& is not
active and no data has been prepared for the material ledger.
(Production startup).

System Response

Despite this, you can still activate actual costing.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

To do this, you have to:
activate the valuation area &v1& for the material ledger in Customizing
by choosing the <LS>maintain entries</> function from this message
prepare the data for the material ledger (production startup) by
choosing <LS>Accounting -> Controlling -> Actual costing/material ledger
-> Utilities -> Production startup</> in the application or by choosing
<DS:TRAN.CKMSTART>Proceed</>.


Contact your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM504 - Material ledger not active in valuation area &1 ?

  The SAP error message OM504, which states "Material ledger not active in valuation area &1," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires the Material Ledger functionality, but the Material Ledger is not activated for the specified valuation area (plant or company code).
  Cause:
  
  Material Ledger Not Activated: The most common cause of this error is that the Material Ledger has not been activated for the specific valuation area (plant or company code) in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the settings related to the Material Ledger in the SAP system.
  Transaction Type: The transaction you are trying to perform may require the Material Ledger to be active, but it is not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM504 error, you need to ensure that the Material Ledger is activated for the relevant valuation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Valuation and Account Assignment > Material Ledger > Activate Material Ledger.
  Select the appropriate valuation area (plant or company code) and activate the Material Ledger.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the Material Ledger are correct. You can check this in the following path:
  
  SPRO > Enterprise Structure > Definition > Logistics - General > Define Valuation Area.
  
  
  Make sure that the Material Ledger is set to "Active" for the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the specific materials you are working with. Ensure that the Material Ledger settings are correctly configured in the material master.
  You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the settings or the implications of activating the Material Ledger, consult the SAP documentation or your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Ledger: The Material Ledger is a tool in SAP that allows for the management of inventory valuation and provides functionalities for actual costing.
  Valuation Area: A valuation area can be a plant or a company code, and it is where the Material Ledger needs to be activated to perform certain transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OM504 error and successfully activate the Material Ledger for the required valuation area.