How To Fix WN692 - Material ledger type is missing for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WN - Plant master data maintenance (integrated)

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Material ledger type is missing for plant &1

What causes this issue?

During plant import, automatic activation of the material ledger for
plant &V1& failed because the material ledger type is missing in the
target system.

System Response

The system cannot set the material ledger live.

How to fix this error?

You must assign a material ledger type to your plant. Start transaction
WB02 and then assign a suitable material ledger type on the
<LS>Valuation/Inventory Mgmnt</> tab.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WN692 - Material ledger type is missing for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message WN692 indicates that the material ledger type is missing for a specific plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform transactions related to materials, such as posting goods movements or conducting inventory evaluations, and the system cannot find the necessary configuration for the material ledger in the specified plant.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The material ledger type has not been defined for the specified plant in the system.
  Incorrect Plant Settings: The plant may not be properly set up to use the material ledger.
  Inactive Material Ledger: The material ledger functionality may not be activated for the plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WN692 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Ledger Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Logistics > Materials Management > Material Master > Material > Prepare for Creation.
  Check if the material ledger type is defined for the specific plant.
  
  
  
  Define Material Ledger Type:
  
  If the material ledger type is missing, you need to define it.
  Use transaction code OMX1 to access the configuration for the material ledger.
  Ensure that the material ledger type is assigned to the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Activate Material Ledger:
  
  If the material ledger is not activated for the plant, you can activate it using transaction code OMX2.
  Make sure to select the appropriate settings for the material ledger.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly set up in the system and that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on material ledger configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMX1: Define Material Ledger Types
  OMX2: Activate Material Ledger
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material ledger configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.