How To Fix CK720 - Co-product & has no equivalence no. assignment in apportionment struct. &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 720

• Message text: Co-product & has no equivalence no. assignment in apportionment struct. &

What causes this issue?

When costing joint production process &V3& in plant &V4&,
<DS:GLOS.3526B745AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>apportionment structure</>
&V2& was used, which does not have an
<DS:GLOS.3526B67EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>equivalence number</> for
co-product &V1&
. Co-product &V1& is produced in this joint production process.

How to fix this error?

Check apportionment structure &V2& in the costing view for material
&V3& in plant &V4&.

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

<DS:TRAN.MM03>Display material</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK720 - Co-product & has no equivalence no. assignment in apportionment struct. & ?

  The SAP error message CK720 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of equivalence numbers for co-products in the context of apportionment structures. This error typically arises in the context of product costing, particularly when dealing with co-products and by-products in a production process.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Equivalence Number Assignment: The error usually occurs when the system cannot find an equivalence number assignment for a co-product in the specified apportionment structure. This can happen if the co-product has not been properly defined in the system or if the equivalence numbers have not been assigned correctly.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the costing setup, particularly in the material master or the costing variant settings.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the master data for materials involved in the costing process can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the co-products are correctly defined in the material master. Verify that the equivalence numbers are assigned to the co-products in the relevant views.
  
  
  Review Apportionment Structure: Check the apportionment structure being used for the costing run. Ensure that all necessary co-products are included and that their equivalence numbers are correctly assigned.
  
  
  Costing Variant Settings: Review the costing variant settings to ensure that they are configured to handle co-products and by-products appropriately. This includes checking the settings for equivalence numbers.
  
  
  Assign Equivalence Numbers: If equivalence numbers are missing, you may need to assign them manually in the material master or through the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling co-products and equivalence numbers in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run of the costing process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Co-Products and By-Products: In SAP, co-products are products that are produced simultaneously in a manufacturing process, and they share the costs of production. By-products are secondary products that are produced in the process but are not the main focus of production.
  
  
  Equivalence Numbers: These are used in SAP to assign a relative value to co-products and by-products, allowing for the apportionment of costs based on their contribution to the overall production process.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) and CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to manage costing processes effectively.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP product costing.