How To Fix CKBA016 - Apportionment structure not entered for production version &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBA - Message Pool for Development Class CKBA

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Apportionment structure not entered for production version &

What causes this issue?

No apportionment structure could be found for the production version
entered.

System Response

A procurement alternative is created or changed for a co-product. This
involves defining the procurement alternative through the production
version of the process material. The apportionment structure is
transferred into the procurement alternative.

How to fix this error?

Enter an apportionment structure in the material master for the
production version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA016 - Apportionment structure not entered for production version & ?

  The SAP error message CKBA016 indicates that there is an issue with the apportionment structure for a production version in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a costing run or when you are working with production versions in the context of material costing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system expects an apportionment structure to be defined for the specified production version, but it is missing. The apportionment structure is used to determine how costs are allocated among different components or activities in the production process.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKBA016 error, you need to ensure that an apportionment structure is defined for the production version in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions).
  Enter the material number and check the production version that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Define Apportionment Structure:
  
  If the apportionment structure is not defined, you need to create or assign one.
  You can do this in the transaction code CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) where you can specify the apportionment structure.
  
  
  
  Assign Apportionment Structure:
  
  In the production version details, look for the field related to the apportionment structure and enter the appropriate structure.
  Make sure that the structure you are assigning is valid and has been configured correctly in the system.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the production version.
  
  
  
  Re-run Costing:
  
  After assigning the apportionment structure, try to re-run the costing process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  CK30N: Display Material Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Apportionment Structures:
  
  Apportionment structures are defined in the configuration settings of SAP. You can check the configuration in the following path:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Apportionment Structures.
  
  
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on production versions and costing processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKBA016 error and successfully proceed with your costing activities in SAP.