How To Fix CKBA083 - Pricing strategy 'Valuation with an additive cost comp. split' exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 083

• Message text: Pricing strategy 'Valuation with an additive cost comp. split' exists

What causes this issue?

Valuation variant &V1&, which was selected to valuate the procurement
alternative, contains the pricing strategy 'Valuation with additive
cost component split'. This pricing strategy is ignored by the mixed
cost estimate, because at the present time it is not possible to create
an additive cost component split for a procurement alternative.

System Response

The pricing strategy is ignored by the mixed cost estimate. If other
pricing strategies have been entered in the valuation variant, they are
used in accordance with their order of priority.

How to fix this error?

Check the Customizing settings.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBA083 - Pricing strategy 'Valuation with an additive cost comp. split' exists ?

  The SAP error message CKBA083 indicates that there is an issue with the pricing strategy in the context of cost component split for a material or product. Specifically, it suggests that the system has detected a pricing strategy that involves "Valuation with an additive cost component split," but there may be a misconfiguration or missing settings that prevent the system from processing it correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The pricing strategy may not be properly configured in the system. This could involve missing settings in the controlling area, cost element, or cost component structure.
  Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be set up to support the additive cost component split.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained, leading to inconsistencies in how costs are calculated and split.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the pricing strategy being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the pricing strategy in the SAP system. Ensure that the necessary settings for cost component split and valuation are correctly defined.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and check the settings under:
  
  Controlling -> Cost Element Accounting -> Define Cost Component Structure
  Controlling -> Product Costing -> Cost Object Controlling -> Define Valuation Strategies
  
  
  
  
  Review Cost Component Structure: Ensure that the cost component structure is set up to allow for additive splits. You may need to adjust the settings to include the necessary cost components.
  Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the valuation class and costing views are correctly maintained.
  Test with Different Scenarios: If possible, test the pricing strategy with different materials or scenarios to identify if the issue is isolated to specific cases.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to pricing strategies and cost component splits for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to analyze and adjust cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on the error message CKBA083.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration and master data, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CKBA083 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.