How To Fix CK513 - Error in the organizational structure for plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 513

• Message text: Error in the organizational structure for plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK513 - Error in the organizational structure for plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message CK513, which states "Error in the organizational structure for plant &1," typically occurs in the context of material costing or when trying to perform certain operations related to cost management in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration or setup of the organizational structure related to the specified plant.
  Causes of CK513 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Plant Configuration: The plant specified in the error message may not be properly configured in the system. This could include missing master data or incorrect settings in the organizational structure.
  
  
  Inconsistent Master Data: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing views or incorrect assignments related to the plant.
  
  
  Missing Costing Variants: The costing variant used for the material may not be correctly assigned to the plant or may not exist.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant or perform the required operations.
  
  
  Integration Issues: There may be issues with integration between different modules (e.g., MM, PP, CO) that affect the organizational structure.
  
  
  Solutions to CK513 Error
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Verify that the plant is correctly set up in the system. Check the configuration in the SPRO transaction under "Enterprise Structure" and ensure that the plant is assigned to the correct company code and controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check if all necessary views are maintained for the plant in question. Ensure that the costing data is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variants:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in the configuration (transaction OKKN) to ensure that the variant is assigned to the plant and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant and perform the required transactions. This can be checked with the help of the security team or by using transaction SU53.
  
  
  
  Consult with Technical Support:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP Basis or technical support team to investigate any underlying issues with the system configuration or integration.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material costing and organizational structure setup.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CK513 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the CK513 error in your SAP system.