How To Fix CK881 - Own costs less than zero with direct partner &1, component &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Own costs less than zero with direct partner &1, component &2

What causes this issue?

The cost share for direct partner &V1& in cost component &V2& is less
than zero. The direct partner's costs can only be greater than or equal
to zero.

System Response

It is not possible to create a cost component split.

How to fix this error?

The cost share of a partner is the difference between the cost
component split and the costs of the direct partner.
Check the data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK881 - Own costs less than zero with direct partner &1, component &2 ?

  The SAP error message CK881 indicates that there is an issue with the cost calculation for a material or component in the context of a direct partner. Specifically, it means that the own costs for a particular component are less than zero, which is not permissible in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Costing: The most common cause of this error is that the cost of the component or material has been incorrectly set to a negative value. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, configuration issues, or errors in the cost calculation process.
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly, leading to incorrect calculations.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data of the material or component, such as incorrect valuation classes or price control indicators.
  Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be configured properly, leading to negative values in the cost calculation.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Master Data: Review the master data for the component or material in question. Ensure that the valuation class, price control (standard price or moving average price), and other relevant fields are correctly set.
  Review Costing Variants: Check the costing variant settings to ensure they are configured correctly. Make sure that the settings align with the intended costing approach.
  Analyze Cost Component Structure: Review the cost component structure to ensure that all components are correctly defined and that there are no negative values being calculated.
  Recalculate Costs: If changes are made to the master data or costing variant, recalculate the costs for the material or component using transaction CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  Check for Errors in Costing Run: If the error occurs during a costing run, check the logs for any other errors that may provide additional context or clues about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate).
  Costing Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SAP IMG (Implementation Guide) under the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the area of Product Costing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed explanations of costing processes and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK881 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.