How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE164 - The apportionment structure does not exist for product & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: The apportionment structure does not exist for product & in plant &

What causes this issue?

You have entered an apportionment structure that is not assigned to the
product.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE164 - The apportionment structure does not exist for product & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE164 indicates that there is an issue with the apportionment structure for a specific product in a specific plant. This error typically arises in the context of product costing or material management when the system cannot find the required apportionment structure for the specified product and plant combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Apportionment Structure: The most common cause is that the apportionment structure has not been defined for the product in the specified plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the apportionment structure is not correctly assigned to the product or plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the material master or costing views.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Apportionment Structure:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKB9 (Define Apportionment Structures) and verify if the apportionment structure exists for the specified product and plant.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new apportionment structure or assign an existing one.
  
  
  
  Assign Apportionment Structure:
  
  If the structure exists but is not assigned to the product, you can assign it using the transaction code CKMM (Maintain Apportionment Structures) or through the material master data in MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the product in the specified plant using transaction code MM03 (Display Material). Ensure that all relevant views, especially the costing view, are correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and ensure that the settings for product costing and apportionment are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or manually adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to product costing and apportionment structures for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKB9: Define Apportionment Structures
  CKMM: Maintain Apportionment Structures
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the apportionment structures and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.