How To Fix CO140 - Bulk material not allowed for items relevant to costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Bulk material not allowed for items relevant to costing

What causes this issue?

Components that are marked as <GL:bulk_material>bulk material</>are of
low value and used in small quantities.
They are not taken into account when an order is costed.

How to fix this error?

Set either the 'bulk material' indicator or the 'relevant to costing'
indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO140 - Bulk material not allowed for items relevant to costing ?

  The SAP error message CO140, which states "Bulk material not allowed for items relevant to costing," typically occurs when you are trying to use a bulk material in a context where it is not permitted for cost accounting purposes. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a production order, a cost estimate, or a bill of materials (BOM) that involves bulk materials.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to use is classified as a bulk material (e.g., material type "BULK") in SAP. Bulk materials are generally not suitable for costing because they do not have a defined unit of measure for costing purposes.
  Costing Relevance: The item you are trying to process is marked as relevant for costing, but the bulk material does not meet the necessary criteria for costing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the material master or the controlling area may restrict the use of bulk materials in cost-relevant transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master record for the bulk material. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that it is not marked as relevant for costing if it should not be.
  
  Go to transaction MM03 to view the material master.
  Check the "Costing" view and ensure that the material type is appropriate for costing.
  
  
  
  Change Material Type: If the material is incorrectly classified as a bulk material and should be relevant for costing, consider changing its material type to one that is allowed for costing (e.g., raw materials or finished goods).
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the bulk material needs to be used in a costing context, you may need to adjust the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may involve working with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the material types and costing settings align with your business processes.
  
  
  Use Alternative Materials: If the bulk material cannot be changed or configured for costing, consider using an alternative material that is suitable for costing purposes.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and your organization's configuration.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Types: Familiarize yourself with the different material types in SAP and their implications for costing.
  Costing Configuration: Understand the configuration settings related to costing in your SAP system, including the controlling area settings and material valuation methods.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this error message or provide additional guidance on handling bulk materials in costing scenarios.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP CO (Controlling) to further investigate the problem.