How To Fix CK642 - Material &2: Dummy profit center used for partner determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 642

• Message text: Material &2: Dummy profit center used for partner determination

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.3526B73AAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Partner version</> &V1&
requires a profit center to be determined. However, no profit center is
assigned to material &V2& in plant &V3&.
&system_response&
To determine the partner, the dummy profit center is used from
controlling area &V4&.

How to fix this error?

Assign a profit center to material &V2& in plant &V3& if you do not
want the dummy profit center to be assigned.

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

<DS:TRAN.MM02>Change material</>
Note
You can define the type of message under <ls>Define User-Defined
Message Types</> in Customizing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK642 - Material &2: Dummy profit center used for partner determination ?

  The SAP error message CK642 ("Material &2: Dummy profit center used for partner determination") typically occurs in the context of controlling and profitability analysis when a material is being processed, and the system identifies that a dummy profit center is being used for partner determination. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master, when performing a goods movement, or when executing a costing run.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by the following reasons:
  
  Dummy Profit Center: The system is trying to use a dummy profit center (often a placeholder or default value) for the material, which is not valid for the transaction being processed.
  Missing Configuration: The profit center assignment for the material or the related master data (like the cost center or internal order) may not be properly configured.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master may not have the necessary profit center or controlling area data filled in correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK642 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view. Ensure that the profit center is correctly assigned and not set to a dummy value.
  
  
  
  Review Profit Center Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the profit center configuration is correct in the controlling area. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code SPRO) under:
  
  Controlling ? Profit Center Accounting ? Master Data ? Maintain Profit Center.
  
  
  
  
  
  Update Partner Determination:
  
  If the error occurs during partner determination, check the settings for partner determination in the relevant configuration. Ensure that the correct profit center is being used for the partner determination process.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Center Assignment:
  
  If the material is linked to a cost center, ensure that the cost center is valid and has a proper profit center assigned.
  
  
  
  Consult with Functional Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changing settings, consult with your SAP functional team or a consultant who specializes in controlling and profitability analysis.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to profit center accounting and material master data management for best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK642 error and implement a solution to resolve it.