SAP Message C+302 – Material ledger not active in plant
When trying to start a job production startup of material ledger in transaction CKMSTART, the error message C+302, Material ledger not active in plant, might occur:
Valuation area not yet productive with material ledger
When trying to start a job production startup of material ledger in transaction CKMSTART, the error message C+302, Material ledger not active in plant, might occur:
How to activate material ledger in SAP
To solve this error, go to the customizing IMG, transaction SPRO, and navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Actual Costing/Material Ledger > Activate Valuation Areas for Material Ledger.
Here, choose the Activate Material Ledger:
Scroll to the corresponding Valuation Area, and check the Material Ledger activated.
Enter a Price Determination as well, and save:
Activate material ledger in SAP
Back in CKMSTART, it is now possible to start the job production, by entering the requested background job parameters.
A confirmation message should then appear:
SAP Material Ledger Actual Costing End to End Scenario video

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He is an international SAP ERP implementation facilitator. He worked more than 10 years in international ERP project management, global supply chain perfection, financial optimization, and SAP ERP project deployment. He made business transformation possible in various industries, such as Logistics, Cosmetics, Consumer Goods, Beauty Care, or Fashion, in many countries around the globe.
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