How To Fix CK686 - No stock segment found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 686

• Message text: No stock segment found

What causes this issue?

No inventory segment could be found for the valuated sales order stock
of material &V1& in plant &V2& for the WBS element &V3&. No cost
estimate could be found that would be suitable for valuing a new
inventory segment.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK686 - No stock segment found ?

  The SAP error message CK686 "No stock segment found" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with material valuation and costing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a stock segment for the material in question, which is necessary for processing inventory-related transactions.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Stock Segment: The most common cause is that the material does not have a stock segment defined in the system. This can happen if the material has not been properly set up in the system or if it has been deleted or archived.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: If the material master data is incomplete or incorrect, it may lead to the absence of a stock segment.
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area may not be correctly defined for the material, leading to the inability to find the stock segment.
  
  
  Stock Type Issues: The stock type (e.g., unrestricted, blocked, quality inspection) may not be properly configured or may not exist for the material.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material ledger or inventory management settings.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that the stock segment is defined for the material in the relevant plant and storage location.
  
  
  Create or Update Stock Segment: If the stock segment is missing, you may need to create it. This can typically be done through transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  Review Valuation Area Settings: Ensure that the valuation area is correctly set up for the material. You can check this in the material master under the accounting view.
  
  
  Check Stock Types: Verify that the stock types are correctly defined and that the material is assigned to the appropriate stock type.
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings: If you suspect configuration issues, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to inventory management and material valuation.
  
  
  Run Inventory Reconciliation: If the issue persists, consider running an inventory reconciliation to ensure that the stock data is consistent and accurate.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01, MM02, MM03 (Display Material), and CK11N (Create Cost Estimate).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material management and inventory valuation for further insights into stock segments and their importance.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in material management and costing.