How To Fix CK257 - Cost element missing from BOM item with purchase price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Cost element missing from BOM item with purchase price

What causes this issue?

In the BOM item for material &V1& a procurement price was maintained
but no cost element was provided. The item is probably a 'non-stock
item'.

System Response

The cost element is a required entry in costing.

How to fix this error?

Please assign a cost element for the BOM item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK257 - Cost element missing from BOM item with purchase price ?

  The SAP error message CK257 indicates that there is a missing cost element for a Bill of Materials (BOM) item that has a purchase price. This error typically arises during the costing process when the system attempts to calculate the cost of a material and cannot find the necessary cost element associated with a specific BOM item.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the BOM item does not have a cost element assigned to it. Cost elements are necessary for the system to determine how costs are allocated and calculated.
  Incorrect BOM Configuration: The BOM may not be configured correctly, leading to missing or incorrect data.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data for the BOM item may not be set up properly, particularly in the accounting view.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used may not be configured to handle the specific cost elements required for the BOM items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check BOM Configuration:
  
  Go to the BOM in question and verify that all items have the necessary cost elements assigned.
  Use transaction code CS03 to display the BOM and check the details of each item.
  
  
  
  Assign Cost Element:
  
  If a cost element is missing, you can assign it by editing the BOM item. Ensure that the cost element corresponds to the type of cost (e.g., material cost, overhead, etc.) that should be associated with the BOM item.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the BOM item using transaction code MM03. Ensure that the accounting view is correctly set up and that the necessary cost elements are defined.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Review the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN. Ensure that the costing variant is configured to include the necessary cost elements for the BOM items.
  
  
  
  Re-run Costing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the costing process using transaction code CK40N or CK11N to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS03: Display BOM
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK40N: Costing Run
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on BOM management and costing processes.
  
  
  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 resolve the CK257 error and ensure that your BOM items are correctly configured for costing.