How To Fix CK346 - Cost comp. structures for costng variant & in plant & differ from plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 346

• Message text: Cost comp. structures for costng variant & in plant & differ from plant &

What causes this issue?

Special procurement of a material from plant &V3& for plant &v2& is not
possible because the costing variant &v1& is assigned to different cost
component structures in the two plants.

System Response

A total value was determined for costing from production plant &V3&.
This value is assigned to a cost component of the cost component
structure that is valid in the target plant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK346 - Cost comp. structures for costng variant & in plant & differ from plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK346 indicates that there is a mismatch in the cost component structures for a specific costing variant and plant. This error typically arises during the costing process when the system detects inconsistencies in the configuration of cost component structures between different plants or costing variants.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Component Structure Configuration: The cost component structure for the costing variant in the specified plant is not aligned with the cost component structure defined for the same costing variant in another plant.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant may have been configured differently for different plants, leading to discrepancies.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to materials, cost centers, or other relevant entities that are used in the costing process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structures:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost component structures in SAP (Transaction Code: OKTZ).
  Verify that the cost component structures for the relevant costing variant are consistent across the plants involved.
  
  
  
  Align Costing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant settings are uniform across the plants. If necessary, adjust the settings to ensure they match.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the materials and cost centers involved in the costing process. Ensure that they are correctly set up and consistent across the plants.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure if Necessary:
  
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to reconfigure the cost component structures or costing variants to ensure they are aligned.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the costing process to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  OKTZ: Maintain Cost Component Structure
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring 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 and resolve the CK346 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.