How To Fix 8B485 - Price differences for work in process will not be taken into account

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 8B - Localization (Brazil)

• Message number: 485

• Message text: Price differences for work in process will not be taken into account

What causes this issue?

You selected <LS>Include Price Differences from Work in Process.</>
However, price differences cannot be taken into account for work in
process for the reported prices and quantities, since the required
function (Extension Set EA-APPL) is not available.

System Response

This message is only a warning; the system reports work in process
without the related price differences.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 8B485 - Price differences for work in process will not be taken into account ?

  The SAP error message 8B485 indicates that price differences for work in process (WIP) will not be taken into account during the settlement of production orders. This message typically arises in the context of production and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with the settlement of production orders or WIP calculations.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the controlling area or the production order may not be configured to allow for price differences in WIP.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the production order may have missing or incorrect data that affects the calculation of WIP.
  Settlement Profile Settings: The settlement profile assigned to the production order may not be set up to handle price differences for WIP.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be configured to consider price differences for WIP.
  WIP Calculation Method: The method used for WIP calculation may not include price differences.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and ensure that the settings for WIP and price differences are correctly defined.
  Verify the settings in the production order type and ensure that it allows for WIP calculations.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the production order has the correct material and routing information.
  
  
  
  Examine Settlement Profile:
  
  Check the settlement profile assigned to the production order. Ensure that it is configured to consider price differences for WIP.
  If necessary, create or modify a settlement profile that includes WIP price differences.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant Review:
  
  Review the costing variant used for the production order and ensure that it is set up to include price differences in WIP calculations.
  
  
  
  WIP Calculation Method:
  
  Check the WIP calculation method being used and ensure that it is appropriate for your business processes and includes price differences.
  
  
  
  Run WIP Calculation:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, run the WIP calculation again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide specific guidance or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on production order settlement and WIP calculations for detailed information on configuration and best practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO88: WIP Calculation
  KKS1: Order Settlement
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.