How To Fix CK228 - Group segment missing for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Group segment missing for material & in plant &

What causes this issue?

The necessary group segment &V2& is missing for mMaterial &V1&.
&sys_admin&
Maintain the group segment for this material.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK228 - Group segment missing for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK228 indicates that a group segment is missing for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when you are trying to perform a cost estimate for a material that does not have the necessary configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Group Segment: The primary cause of this error is that the material does not have a group segment defined in the costing variant or in the material master data.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured to include the necessary group segments for the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master may not have been fully maintained, particularly in the accounting or costing views.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting and costing views for the material in question.
  Ensure that the group segment is defined and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that the group segment is included in the configuration.
  Make sure that the costing variant you are using is set up to handle the group segment for the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Group Segment:
  
  If the group segment is missing, you may need to create it or update the existing configuration to include the necessary segments.
  This may involve working with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the group segment is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Re-run Cost Estimate:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the cost estimate for the material to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing and material master data management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and costing configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK228 error and successfully perform the cost estimate for the material in question.