How To Fix CK597 - Costing items for material &1 in plant &2 without cost element.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 597

• Message text: Costing items for material &1 in plant &2 without cost element.

What causes this issue?

The itemization for material &V1& in plant &V2& contains
valuation-relevant items without a cost element.

System Response

The costs of these item(s) cannot be included in the cost component
split. This means that there will be inconsistencies between the cost
component split and the itemization.

How to fix this error?

Check the log for further system messages for material &V1& in plant
&v2&. Correct the error and carry out costing again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK597 - Costing items for material &1 in plant &2 without cost element. ?

  The SAP error message CK597 indicates that there are costing items for a specific material in a particular plant that do not have an associated cost element. This can occur during the costing process when the system expects to find a cost element for the material but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Element: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have a cost element assigned in the controlling area or the cost element is not defined for the relevant cost component.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the material master data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate cost element.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that lead to the absence of a cost element.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record for the affected material and check the accounting view to ensure that the cost element is properly assigned.
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly for costing in the relevant plant.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area (transaction code OKTZ) to ensure that the cost elements are defined and assigned correctly.
  Verify that the cost component structure is correctly set up and that the relevant cost elements are included.
  
  
  
  Cost Element Assignment:
  
  If the cost element is missing, you may need to create a new cost element or assign an existing one to the material.
  Use transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element) to manage cost elements.
  
  
  
  Re-run Costing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  KA01/KA02: Create/Change Cost Element
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and cost elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK597 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.