How To Fix CK824 - Costing not possible with lot size &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 824

• Message text: Costing not possible with lot size &

What causes this issue?

Co-product &V2& in plant &V3& is to be costed with lot size &V1&.
However, since the system determined that the lot size of process
material &V4& would be too small, the lot size for co-product &V2& was
increased accordingly.

System Response

Costing lot size &V1& for material &V2& in plant &V3& was ignored.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK824 - Costing not possible with lot size & ?

  The SAP error message CK824 ("Costing not possible with lot size &") typically occurs during the costing process when the system encounters an issue with the lot size specified for a material or product. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during product costing, material valuation, or when trying to perform a cost estimate.
  Causes of CK824 Error
  
  
  Lot Size Configuration: The lot size defined for the material may not be appropriate for the costing run. This could be due to a mismatch between the lot size in the material master and the lot size expected in the costing variant.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data, such as the material master or the costing variant, may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant may not be set up to handle the specified lot size, or the settings may not align with the material's characteristics.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents costing, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the costing process.
  
  
  Solutions to CK824 Error
  
  
  Check Lot Size Configuration:
  
  Review the lot size settings in the material master (transaction code MM03) and ensure they are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the lot size in the costing variant matches the lot size in the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Verify that all necessary master data is complete and correctly configured. This includes checking the material master, BOM (Bill of Materials), and routing.
  
  
  
  Adjust Costing Variant:
  
  Check the settings of the costing variant (transaction code OKKN) to ensure it is configured to handle the specified lot size.
  If necessary, create or modify a costing variant that accommodates the lot size.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class:
  
  Confirm that the valuation class assigned to the material is appropriate for the costing process. This can be checked in the material master under the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Run Costing with Different Parameters:
  
  If applicable, try running the costing process with different parameters or a different lot size to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CK824 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product costing and material valuation for further insights into how to configure and troubleshoot costing issues.
  
  
  If the error persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and product costing.