How To Fix OM517 - No multi-level process categories in table CKMLMV009 --> Long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 517

• Message text: No multi-level process categories in table CKMLMV009 --> Long text

What causes this issue?

No multilevel process categories for procurement or consumption were
found in table CKMLMV009 gefunden.
Either the current content of this table does not correspond with that
in the standard system, or a program error has occurred.

System Response

The transaction is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM517 - No multi-level process categories in table CKMLMV009 --> Long text ?

  The SAP error message OM517, which states "No multi-level process categories in table CKMLMV009," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger and is related to the configuration of multi-level process categories in the system. This error can arise during various processes, such as when trying to execute a transaction that requires multi-level costing or when performing a material valuation.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the system is unable to find the necessary multi-level process categories in the specified table (CKMLMV009). This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The multi-level process categories may not have been defined or configured correctly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the relevant tables that are required for the multi-level process.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the Material Ledger or the costing variant may not be set up properly to support multi-level costing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OM517 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the Material Ledger and ensure that the multi-level process categories are defined correctly.
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the configuration menu and navigate to:
  
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Material Ledger -> Activate Material Ledger.
  
  
  Ensure that the necessary settings for multi-level costing are activated.
  
  
  
  Review Table Entries:
  
  Check the entries in table CKMLMV009 to see if the required multi-level process categories exist.
  You can use transaction code SE16N to view the contents of the table. If the entries are missing, you may need to create or update them.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant:
  
  Verify that the costing variant being used supports multi-level costing. You can check this in the configuration under:
  
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Costing -> Costing Variants.
  
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is set up to allow for multi-level processes.
  
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks:
  
  Use transaction code CKMLCP to run consistency checks for the Material Ledger. This can help identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the Material Ledger and multi-level costing for additional guidance and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and data, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CKMLMV009 - Table for multi-level process categories.
  CKMLCP - Consistency check for Material Ledger.
  SE16N - Data browser for viewing table contents.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Material Ledger: Understanding the Material Ledger functionality and its configuration is crucial for resolving issues related to costing and valuation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the OM517 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.