How To Fix CKBA063 - Material & in plant & created as fixed price co-product

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Material & in plant & created as fixed price co-product

What causes this issue?

The material was created as a fixed-price co-product.

System Response

The material is defined as a fixed-price co-product and cannot,
therefore, be used as a process material.

How to fix this error?

Either use a different material, or maintain this material accordingly,
and turn off the 'Fixed-price co-product' indicator in the costing view
of the material master.

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 CKBA063 - Material & in plant & created as fixed price co-product ?

  The SAP error message CKBA063 indicates that a material in a plant has been created as a fixed price co-product. This error typically arises in the context of product costing, particularly when dealing with co-products in a production process.
  Cause:
  
  Fixed Price Co-Product Configuration: The material is set up as a fixed price co-product in the system. This means that the material is expected to have a fixed price for costing purposes, which can lead to issues if the system is not configured correctly or if there are inconsistencies in the data.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be compatible with the fixed price co-product setup.
  Master Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or the configuration of the co-products in the production process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected material. Ensure that the settings for co-products and fixed price are correctly configured.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant being used for the product costing run. Ensure that it is set up to handle fixed price co-products appropriately.
  Adjust Configuration: If necessary, adjust the configuration for the co-products in the production process. This may involve changing the settings in the material master or the production order.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling fixed price co-products and the associated error messages.
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Co-Products in SAP: Co-products are materials that are produced simultaneously in a production process. They can have different cost structures and pricing mechanisms.
  Fixed Price Co-Products: These are co-products that have a predetermined price, which can simplify costing but may require specific configurations in SAP.
  SAP Notes and Support: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Support can also provide assistance if the issue persists.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP product costing.