How To Fix CK059 - Inconsistency in cost element category with material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Inconsistency in cost element category with material &

What causes this issue?

The system determined that the <DS:GLOS.cost_element_type>cost element
type</> of <DS:GLOS.cost_element>cost element</> &V4& is not a material
cost element.
&V2& = cost element type determined by the system
&V3& = cost element type "material"

System Response

This cost element type is not used in
<DS:GLOS.material_cost_estimate>material costing</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost element type in the master data of cost element &v4&.
<DS:TRAN.KA02>Check cost element</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK059 - Inconsistency in cost element category with material & ?

  The SAP error message CK059 indicates an inconsistency in the cost element category associated with a material. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element category assigned to the material may not be consistent with the expected configuration in the system. This can happen if the cost element is not properly defined or if it has been changed after the material was created.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have inconsistencies, such as missing or incorrect settings in the accounting views.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be compatible with the cost element category for the material.
  Changes in Costing Structure: If there have been recent changes to the costing structure or cost element categories, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Element Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code KA03 (Display Cost Element) and verify the cost element category assigned to the material.
  Ensure that the cost element is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the accounting views of the material.
  Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially in the Costing 1 and Costing 2 views.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant being used in the costing run. You can do this in transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Ensure that the costing variant is set up to handle the cost element category associated with the material.
  
  
  
  Analyze Costing Structure:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the costing structure, review those changes to ensure they do not conflict with existing materials.
  You can use transaction code CK30 (Display Costing) to analyze existing cost estimates and see if there are any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Recreate Cost Estimate:
  
  If the above checks do not resolve the issue, try to recreate the cost estimate for the material after making the necessary adjustments.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  MM03: Display Material
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK30: Display Costing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to cost accounting and material costing for further insights into cost element categories and their configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and material management (MM) modules.