How To Fix CK334 - Costing item & is not assigned to a cost component

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 334

• Message text: Costing item & is not assigned to a cost component

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.cost_component>cost component</> is assigned to costing
item &v1&.

System Response

The costs for the costing item are not shown.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and check the
assignment of <DS:GLOS.cost_element>cost elements</> to cost
components.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK334 - Costing item & is not assigned to a cost component ?

  The SAP error message CK334 indicates that a costing item is not assigned to a cost component in the context of product costing. This typically occurs during the costing run or when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The costing item (e.g., a material or activity) is not linked to any cost component in the cost component structure.
  Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be properly defined or may not include the costing item in question.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the costing variant or the cost component structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or the cost estimate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cost component structure (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that the costing item is included in the relevant cost component structure.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Item to Cost Component:
  
  If the costing item is missing, you may need to assign it to the appropriate cost component. This can be done in the cost component structure configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it is correctly configured to include the necessary cost components.
  
  
  
  Material Master Data:
  
  Verify the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that all relevant costing views are correctly maintained and that the costing item is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Re-run Cost Estimate:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the cost estimate to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and cost component structures for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  OKTZ: Cost Component Structure
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to the cost component structure and costing variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK334 error and successfully assign the costing item to a cost component. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.