How To Fix CKPC005 - Joint production not supported in costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPC - Message for iPPE costing

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Joint production not supported in costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPC005 - Joint production not supported in costing ?

  The SAP error message CKPC005, which states "Joint production not supported in costing," typically occurs in the context of product costing when you are trying to perform a costing run for materials that are produced jointly. Joint production refers to a manufacturing process where multiple products are produced simultaneously from the same raw materials or production process.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system does not support joint production in the costing run you are attempting to execute. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured to handle joint production scenarios.
  Material Master Settings: The material master records for the products involved may not be set up correctly to indicate that they are part of a joint production process.
  Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may not be configured to support joint production.
  Costing Type: The costing type may not be appropriate for joint production scenarios.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKPC005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for joint production is correctly set up in the system. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling area and the relevant costing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Verify the material master records for the products involved in the joint production. Ensure that they are correctly defined and that the relevant views (such as costing and basic data) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant being used for the costing run. Ensure that it is configured to handle joint production scenarios. You may need to create or modify a costing variant that supports joint production.
  
  
  
  Costing Type:
  
  Review the costing type being used. Ensure that it is appropriate for joint production and that it allows for the necessary calculations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring joint production in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test costing run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on joint production costing.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to product costing and joint production in SAP to better understand the underlying processes and configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.