How To Fix CK866 - Valuation type &3 for material &1 in plant &2 is ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Valuation type &3 for material &1 in plant &2 is ignored

What causes this issue?

The system was unable to read an accounting view for material <(>&<)>v1
&
in plant <(>&<)>v2& with valuation type <(>&<)>v3&. The material
concerned was taken from the consignment stock.

System Response

The valuation type <(>&<)>v3& for material <(>&<)>v1& in plant
<(>&<)>v2
is not included in the valuation

How to fix this error?

It is best to set the strategy 'price from purchasing info record'
for the valuation strategy for an individual material valuation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK866 - Valuation type &3 for material &1 in plant &2 is ignored ?

  The SAP error message CK866 indicates that the valuation type specified for a material in a particular plant is being ignored. This typically occurs in the context of material valuation and costing in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have multiple valuation types.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Valuation Type: The valuation type specified for the material does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The valuation type may not be properly configured in the system for the specified material or plant.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in valuation type assignment.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used may not be compatible with the valuation type for the material.
  Inactive Valuation Type: The valuation type might be inactive or not allowed for the specific material or plant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK866 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and verify the valuation type assigned to the material in the relevant plant.
  Ensure that the valuation type is correctly maintained in the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Verify Valuation Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the valuation type in the system (transaction code OMWB or OMWD).
  Ensure that the valuation type is active and properly configured for the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it allows the use of the specified valuation type.
  Make sure that the costing variant is set up to include the valuation type in question.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Valuation Types:
  
  If the valuation type is inactive, you may need to activate it or assign a different active valuation type to the material.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists during the costing run or any related transaction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), OMWB (Valuation Type Configuration), OKKN (Costing Variants).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to valuation types and costing.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to material master data and configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK866 error and implement the appropriate solution.