How To Fix CK221 - Material & in plant & has no accounting view

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 221

• Message text: Material & in plant & has no accounting view

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& in plant &V2& has no accounting data.

System Response

The system cannot cost a material that has a value of zero.
If a production order or process order is being costed, no credit line
is written.

How to fix this error?

Create an accounting view in the material master record.
<DS:TRAN.MM01>Create material master record</>
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK221 - Material & in plant & has no accounting view ?

  The SAP error message CK221 indicates that a material in a specific plant does not have an accounting view. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires the accounting view of a material master record, but that view has not been created or is incomplete.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Accounting View: The most common cause of this error is that the accounting view of the material master has not been created for the specified plant.
  Incomplete Data: The accounting view may exist, but it could be incomplete or not properly configured.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not require an accounting view, leading to this error if the system expects one.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The error may also occur if the material is not properly assigned to the plant in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK221 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Record:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number and plant.
  Check if the accounting view (view 1) is present. If it is missing, you will need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Accounting View:
  
  If the accounting view is missing, go to transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Select the appropriate material type and views, including the accounting view.
  Enter the necessary data for the accounting view and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type:
  
  Ensure that the material type you are using supports the accounting view. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OMH1).
  
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the plant. You can verify this in the material master record.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields in the accounting view, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Views: The material master record consists of various views, including Basic Data, Purchasing, Sales, and Accounting. Each view contains specific data relevant to that aspect of the material.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK221 error and ensure that the material has the required accounting view for the specified plant.