How To Fix CK322 - Consumption account cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 322

• Message text: Consumption account cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

Automatic account determination could not find a consumption account
with the following criteria:
Chart of accounts : &V1&
Transaction : &V4&
Valuation/acct modification : &V2&
Material/valuation class : &V3&

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings for account determination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK322 - Consumption account cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message CK322, which states "Consumption account cannot be determined," typically occurs in the context of product costing and inventory management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a suitable consumption account for the material being processed, which is necessary for posting costs related to consumption.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The consumption account may not be configured in the relevant settings for the material or the valuation area.
  Account Assignment Issues: The material master record may not have the correct account assignment category or may be missing necessary data.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid consumption account in the account determination settings.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly to determine the consumption account.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like cost center, internal order, etc.) may not be maintained.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that the valuation class and account assignment category are correctly set.
  Account Determination Configuration: Go to the configuration settings for account determination (Transaction code: OBYC) and ensure that the consumption account is properly defined for the relevant valuation class.
  Costing Variant Review: Review the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it is correctly configured to determine the consumption account.
  Maintain Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data, such as cost centers or internal orders, is maintained and correctly assigned.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, test the process with different materials or scenarios to identify if the issue is isolated to specific materials or a broader configuration issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OBYC: Configure Automatic Account Determination
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product costing and account determination for a deeper understanding of the configuration and processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product costing and financial accounting in SAP.