How To Fix W4218 - &: & material ledger: header and period records deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W4 - Messages for material discontinuation

• Message number: 218

• Message text: &: & material ledger: header and period records deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W4218 - &: & material ledger: header and period records deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  W4218 & : & material ledger: header and period records deleted
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  
  This warning message indicates that the Material Ledger (ML) header and period records for a particular material and period have been deleted.
  It usually occurs during Material Ledger closing or data processing when the system detects that the ML header and period records no longer exist for the specified material and period.
  This situation can arise due to:
  Manual deletion of ML data.
  Incomplete or inconsistent ML data due to previous errors or interruptions.
  Data inconsistencies caused by system crashes or improper closing of ML periods.
  Custom programs or manual interventions that deleted ML records.
  
  
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During ML period closing (transaction CKMLCP).
  When running ML reports or data collection programs.
  During ML data reconciliation or inventory valuation processes.
  
  
  Impact:
  
  The deletion of header and period records means that the system cannot process or display ML data