How To Fix CK405 - Cost collector counter does not exist

CK405 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 405

• Message text: Cost collector counter does not exist

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Notify your system supervisor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK405 - Cost collector counter does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK405, which states "Cost collector counter does not exist," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when you are trying to post costs to a cost collector that has not been properly defined or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Cost Collector: The cost collector you are trying to use has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The cost collector may not be configured correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or error in the cost collector number you are entering.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the cost collector.
  System Configuration: The controlling area or other related configurations may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Cost Collector: Check if the cost collector exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code KKAO for cost collector)