How To Fix CK427 - Costs of co-product & & subtracted from costing result

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 427

• Message text: Costs of co-product & & subtracted from costing result

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to determine the costs for a material whose BOM
contains <DS:GLOS.co-product>co-products</>. The costs of the
co-products are currently calculated using the net realizable-value
method or the subtraction method. This means that the revenues for the
co-products will be deducted from the total costs for the
<DS:GLOS.primary_product>primary product</> (the material costed), and
thus represent a cost reduction of the primary product.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Look at the error log and check the valuation of co-product &V1& in
plant &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK427 - Costs of co-product & & subtracted from costing result ?

  The SAP error message CK427 indicates that there is an issue with the costing of co-products in the context of product costing. This message typically arises when the system is trying to calculate the costs associated with co-products and by-products in a production process, but it encounters a problem that prevents it from completing the calculation correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for co-products and by-products in the material master or in the costing variant may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Master Data: There may be missing or incorrect master data for the co-products or by-products, such as missing cost estimates or incorrect allocation of costs.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured to handle co-products properly.
  Quantity Structure Issues: The quantity structure for the production order may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies in how costs are allocated.
  Costing Run Errors: Errors during the costing run can also lead to this message, indicating that the system could not properly allocate costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for co-products and by-products in the material master and ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data for the co-products and by-products is complete and accurate. This includes checking the cost estimates and ensuring that they are valid.
  Examine Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant being used is configured to handle co-products and by-products appropriately. Adjust settings if necessary.
  Analyze Quantity Structure: Check the quantity structure of the production order to ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary components are included.
  Re-run Costing: If there were errors during the initial costing run, try re-running the costing process after addressing any identified issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to error CK427, as they may provide additional insights or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product costing, co-products, and by-products for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) and CK40N (Costing Run) to help troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK427 error and implement a solution to resolve it.