How To Fix CK249 - Cost component split for material & in plant & not saved

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Cost component split for material & in plant & not saved

What causes this issue?

When costing in batch, the cost component split for material &V1& from
plant &V2& was not saved. Cost estimates containing errors are not
saved.

How to fix this error?

To save a cost component split, correct the errors listed in the error
log for batch costing and then cost again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK249 - Cost component split for material & in plant & not saved ?

  The SAP error message CK249, which states "Cost component split for material & in plant & not saved," typically occurs during the costing process when the system is unable to save the cost component split for a specific material in a given plant. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be defined or may be incomplete for the material or plant in question.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be incorrect settings in the costing variant or the cost component structure that prevent the system from saving the data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to save changes to the cost component split.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the material or plant.
  Locked Records: The material or cost object may be locked by another user or process, preventing changes from being saved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Navigate to the cost component structure configuration (Transaction code: OKTZ) and ensure that the structure is correctly defined for the relevant material and plant.
  Make sure that all necessary cost components are included.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it is correctly configured to allow for cost component splits.
  Verify that the costing variant is assigned to the appropriate valuation area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Review the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) and ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the BOM (Bill of Materials) or routing that may affect costing.
  
  
  
  Unlock Records:
  
  If the material or cost object is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the lock. You can use Transaction code SM12 to check for locked entries.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After addressing the above issues, re-run the costing process (Transaction code: CK40N or CK11N) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKTZ: Cost Component Structure
  OKKN: Costing Variant
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost component structures and costing variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK249 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.