How To Fix W4079 - &: & The material ledger still has to be settled

W4079 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 079

• Message text: &: & The material ledger still has to be settled

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Settle the material ledger. You can then archive the material.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4079 - &: & The material ledger still has to be settled ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4079 & : & The material ledger still has to be settled
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to perform an action (such as closing a period, posting a document, or executing a settlement) but the Material Ledger (ML) for the specified period or material has not yet been settled. In SAP, the Material Ledger must be settled to transfer the variances and actual costs from the ML to the financial accounting or controlling modules.
  The system detects that there are open or unsettled ML documents or periods, meaning the ML data is still "open" and needs to be finalized before proceeding.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The Material Ledger collects actual costs and variances for materials.
  At the end of a period, these costs must be settled to update the inventory valuation and cost of goods sold.
  If the settlement is not done, the system prevents further