How To Fix C+891 - Actual costing is not active in valuation area &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 891

• Message text: Actual costing is not active in valuation area &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+891 - Actual costing is not active in valuation area &. ?

  The SAP error message C+891 indicates that actual costing is not active in the specified valuation area. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires actual costing, but the configuration for actual costing is not set up correctly in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Actual Costing Not Activated: The valuation area (which can be a plant or company code) does not have actual costing activated in the configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings in the controlling area or the material master may not be configured to support actual costing.
  Valuation Area Settings: The valuation area may not be set up to use actual costing for the materials involved.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that actual costing is activated for the relevant valuation area. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Actual Costing/Material Ledger -> Activate Actual Costing/Material Ledger
  
  Ensure that the actual costing is activated for the relevant controlling area and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master records for the materials involved. Ensure that the valuation type is set correctly and that the material is configured to use actual costing.
  You can check this by using transaction code MM03 and reviewing the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Valuation Area:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for the material ledger.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations that may be required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  OMJ4 - Configure Material Ledger
  OKB9 - Activate Actual Costing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.