How To Fix CK351 - Material master data not consistent with costing data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Material master data not consistent with costing data

What causes this issue?

The costing data found according to
<DS:GLOS.3526B701AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>transfer strategy</> &V3& is
inconsistent with the data in the material master record of material
&V1& in plant &V2&.

System Response

Since the system could not find a
<DS:GLOS.3526B6DFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>standard cost estimate</>
according to the transfer strategy, it costs material &V1& in plant
&V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the transfer strategy for the selected
<DS:GLOS.3526B726AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>costing variant</> in
Customizing for product cost accounting.
To make the data consistent, create a new standard cost estimate for
transfer strategy &V3&, and inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK351 - Material master data not consistent with costing data ?

  The SAP error message CK351 indicates that there is an inconsistency between the material master data and the costing data for a specific material. This inconsistency can arise from various reasons, and resolving it typically involves checking and correcting the relevant data.
  Causes of CK351 Error
  
  Inconsistent Valuation Class: The valuation class in the material master may not match the valuation class used in the costing data.
  Missing or Incorrect Costing Data: The costing data for the material may be incomplete or incorrect, such as missing standard costs or incorrect cost estimates.
  Changes in Material Master: If changes were made to the material master (e.g., changes in the valuation type, price control, or other relevant fields) after the costing data was created, this can lead to inconsistencies.
  Different Valuation Methods: The material may have different valuation methods set in the material master and the costing data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, inconsistencies may arise due to incorrect mapping or data transfer issues.
  
  Solutions to CK351 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the valuation class, price control, and other relevant fields.
  Ensure that the valuation class is consistent with the costing data.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Data:
  
  Use transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to check the costing data for the material.
  Ensure that the costing data is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Recreate Cost Estimates:
  
  If the costing data is outdated or incorrect, you may need to recreate the cost estimates for the material using transaction CK11N or CK40N.
  
  
  
  Update Material Master:
  
  If there are discrepancies, update the material master data to ensure it aligns with the costing data.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If changes were made to the material master, consider re-running the costing process to update the costing data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CK351 error.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the necessary authorizations to view and edit material master and costing data.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform testing to ensure that the error is resolved and that the costing data is consistent with the material master.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CK351 error in SAP.