How To Fix CK644 - Material &1 in plant &2: apportionment structure &3 will be used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2: apportionment structure &3 will be used

What causes this issue?

The joint production process is costed using material &V1& in plant
&V2&. However, there are no production versions for this material, or
no apportionment structure was specified in the production version
selected.

System Response

The system determines the existing apportionment structure &V3& for
material &V1& in plant &V2&.
Costing attempts to apportion the costs using apportionment structure
&V3&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the correct apportionment structure was used for the cost
apportionment.
In a production version, define the apportionment structure to be used
for costing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK644 - Material &1 in plant &2: apportionment structure &3 will be used ?

  The SAP error message CK644 indicates that there is an issue with the apportionment structure for a material in a specific plant. This message typically arises during the costing process, particularly when dealing with product costing and cost estimates in the Controlling (CO) module.
  Cause:
  The error message CK644 is triggered when the system determines that the specified material in the given plant is set to use a specific apportionment structure, but there may be issues such as:
  
  Missing Configuration: The apportionment structure may not be properly configured or assigned to the material.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the material or plant may not align with the expected configuration for the apportionment structure.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect cost component structures.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be compatible with the apportionment structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK644 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Apportionment Structure: Verify that the apportionment structure assigned to the material is correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Check the costing views and ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Validate Costing Variant: Check the costing variant being used for the cost estimate. Ensure that it is set up to handle the apportionment structure correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for the controlling area and the plant to ensure that they are aligned with the requirements for the apportionment structure.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the apportionment structure and its requirements.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test run of the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to analyze and adjust the costing data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the CK644 error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and costing configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling and Product Costing.