How To Fix CK223 - Internal error in program &: Price unit = 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Internal error in program &: Price unit = 0

What causes this issue?

When calculating a value, the system is trying to divide by a price
unit of zero.

How to fix this error?

The program calling up the valuation function (&V1&) has to set a price
unit not equal to zero in the structure.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK223 - Internal error in program &: Price unit = 0 ?

  The SAP error message CK223, which states "Internal error in program &: Price unit = 0," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or cost estimates. This error indicates that there is an issue with the price unit being set to zero, which is not valid for cost calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Price Unit Set to Zero: The most common cause of this error is that the price unit for a material is set to zero in the material master data. The price unit is a critical field that defines how the price of a material is calculated (e.g., per unit, per kilogram, etc.).
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration in the costing variant or valuation class that leads to this error.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing entries in the material master or incorrect settings in the costing view.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially the Accounting and Costing views).
  Ensure that the price unit is set to a valid value (greater than zero).
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that all necessary configurations are correctly set up.
  Make sure that the valuation class and other related settings are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Inconsistencies:
  
  If there are inconsistencies in the material master data, correct them. This may involve updating the material master or re-entering the necessary data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, re-run the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. SAP frequently releases notes that provide solutions or workarounds for known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. Provide them with the error details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), OKKN (Costing Variants).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on material costing and error handling.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community or other user forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CK223 error in SAP.