How To Fix CK615 - In valuation area &1, &2 is not defined as local valuation category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 615

• Message text: In valuation area &1, &2 is not defined as local valuation category

What causes this issue?

You want to mark or release a material in valuation area &v1&. However,
the system has determined that valuation category &v2& is not defined
locally for valuation area &v1&.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and check the following:
<DS:TRAN.OMWC>Set split valuation</>
Check the following:
Valuation category &v2& is defined as the global valuation category.
Valuation category &v2& is defined as the local valuation category for
valuation area &v1&.
The valuation type for in-house production is defined for the local
valuation category &v2&. It must not be left blank.
A segment for in-house production is created for the material to be
marked or released. The accompanying valuation type must be entered in
the 'In-house production' field for local valuation category &v2&.
The 'In-house production mandatory' indicator is set for local
valuation category &v2&.
When conditions 1) to 4) have been met, a material can be marked or
released in split valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK615 - In valuation area &1, &2 is not defined as local valuation category ?

  The SAP error message CK615 indicates that a specific valuation category is not defined for a particular valuation area. This error typically arises in the context of product costing and material valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with different valuation methods or categories.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A valuation category is not defined for the specified valuation area in the system.
  The system is trying to access a valuation category that has not been set up or is incorrectly configured.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of valuation areas and categories in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK615 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Define Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area in question is correctly defined and that the relevant valuation categories are assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Local Valuation Categories:
  
  In the same configuration area, check if the local valuation categories are defined for the valuation area.
  If they are not defined, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the Define Valuation Categories section.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data for the materials involved. Ensure that the valuation category is correctly assigned in the material master record.
  You can check this using Transaction MM03 (Display Material) and looking at the Accounting view.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured to include the necessary valuation categories.
  This can be checked in the configuration under Product Cost Planning -> Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You may need to re-run the costing or valuation process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for CK615 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK615 error and ensure that your valuation categories are correctly defined for the relevant valuation areas.