How To Fix CK474 - The costing lot size is smaller than the price unit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 474

• Message text: The costing lot size is smaller than the price unit

What causes this issue?

The desired costing lot size is &v1&. This is less than the price unit
in the material master (&v2&).

System Response

The system does not change the lot size. Because the costing lot size
is so small, however, rounding errors may occur.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK474 - The costing lot size is smaller than the price unit ?

  The SAP error message CK474 indicates that the costing lot size defined for a material is smaller than the price unit. This situation typically arises during the costing process when the system attempts to calculate the cost of a material based on its defined parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Lot Size: The costing lot size is the quantity of the material that is used for cost calculations. If this value is set smaller than the price unit, it leads to inconsistencies in the costing process.
  Price Unit: The price unit is the quantity for which the price is defined. It is usually set in the material master data.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the material master or in the costing variant settings can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Adjust Costing Lot Size:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM02).
  Navigate to the Accounting view.
  Check the "Costing Lot Size" field and ensure it is equal to or greater than the "Price Unit".
  Adjust the costing lot size accordingly.
  
  
  
  Adjust Price Unit:
  
  If the costing lot size is correct and should remain smaller, consider adjusting the price unit in the material master.
  Again, go to the material master (transaction code MM02) and check the "Price Unit" field in the Purchasing or Sales view.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that the parameters are correctly defined and that they align with the material master data.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the costing process (transaction code CK11N for single material or CK40N for multiple materials) to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding how to navigate and edit the material master data is crucial for resolving this error.
  Costing Variants: Familiarity with costing variants and their configuration can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of costing lot size and price unit definitions.
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the changes in a development or quality environment before applying them in production.
  
  By addressing the discrepancy between the costing lot size and the price unit, you should be able to resolve the CK474 error and proceed with your costing activities in SAP.