How To Fix CO637 - Intra materials cannot be costed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 637

• Message text: Intra materials cannot be costed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO637 - Intra materials cannot be costed ?

  The SAP error message CO637, which states "Intra materials cannot be costed," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost management within SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the costing of intra materials, which are materials that are used internally within a company, often in production processes.
  Cause:
  
  Material Master Settings: The material in question may not be set up correctly in the material master. This could include missing or incorrect valuation class, costing view, or other relevant settings.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured to handle intra materials properly.
  Costing Run: The costing run may not have been executed correctly or may have been interrupted.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have restrictions that prevent them from being costed.
  Missing Data: Required data for costing, such as price control indicators or valuation data, may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the valuation class and costing view are correctly set up.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it is set up to handle intra materials.
  Execute Costing Run: If the costing run was interrupted, try re-executing it. Ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met before running the costing.
  Material Type Configuration: Verify that the material type allows for costing. If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust settings.
  Data Completeness: Ensure that all required data for costing is complete and accurate. This includes checking for any missing price control indicators or valuation data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate), or CK40N (Costing Run) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.