How To Fix CK_MCSO026 - Error while reading item category

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK_MCSO - Messages for Mass Costing of Sales Documents

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Error while reading item category

What causes this issue?

The system attempted to read item category &V1&. However, this item
category is not defined in Customizing for <ZK>Product Cost by Sales
Order</>.

System Response

Processing continues with the next item.

How to fix this error?

Check the customizing entries for Product Cost by Sales Order under
<ZK>Control of Sales-Order-Related Production/Product Cost by Sales
Order -> Selection of Requirements Type Through SD Item Category ->
Check Item Categories.</>

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 CK_MCSO026 - Error while reading item category ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO026, which indicates "Error while reading item category," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger or Costing processes. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or inconsistencies in the master data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Item Category: The item category for the material may not be defined in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material type or item category settings in the system.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: The material master data may be incomplete or inconsistent, leading to the inability to read the item category.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the item category data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing entries in the item category.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SPRO and ensure that the item category is correctly defined for the material type you are working with.
  Verify that the item category is assigned to the relevant material types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master and check if the item category is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that all required fields in the material master are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the item category data. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or function module that is generating the error to identify the exact cause.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (SAP Reference IMG)
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Material Ledger and Costing to understand the configuration and data requirements better.
  
  
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CK_MCSO026 error in your SAP system.