How To Fix CK578 - Costs of cost element & cannot be assigned to any cost component

CK578 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 578

• Message text: Costs of cost element & cannot be assigned to any cost component

What causes this issue?

In preliminary order costing or a confirmation, costs for cost element
&V1& were calculated that could not be assigned to any cost component
of cost component structure &V2&.
These costs are from the usage of an internal activity (activity type
&V3&) for cost center &V4&.

System Response

The costs will be treated as fully relevant to stock valuation, and
debit the order and credit the cost center with the full amount when a
confirmation is entered.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, assign cost element &V1& to a cost component in cost
component structure &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK578 - Costs of cost element & cannot be assigned to any cost component ?

  The SAP error message CK578 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of costs to cost components in the context of cost element accounting. This error typically arises during the process of cost planning, cost allocation, or when executing certain transactions related to cost accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error message CK578 occurs when the system cannot assign the costs of a specific cost element to any defined cost component. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  
  Missing Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be defined correctly or may be missing for the relevant controlling area or company code.
  
  
  Cost Element Configuration: The cost element may not be assigned to the appropriate cost component in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Cost Component Assignment: The cost component assignment for the cost element may not be maintained in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be set up to include the relevant cost