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

CK059 - Overview

• 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