How To Fix CO671 - An automatic determination of planned costs is not intended

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 671

• Message text: An automatic determination of planned costs is not intended

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO671 - An automatic determination of planned costs is not intended ?

  The SAP error message CO671, which states "An automatic determination of planned costs is not intended," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to automatically determine planned costs for a particular cost object, such as a cost center, internal order, or production order.
  Causes:
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be set up correctly to allow for automatic cost determination.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, activity types, or material master data) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Costing Type: The costing type used may not be configured for automatic cost determination.
  Costing Run Settings: The settings for the costing run may not allow for automatic determination of planned costs.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not support automatic cost determination.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant: Review the configuration of the costing variant in the controlling area to ensure it is set up to allow for automatic cost determination.
  
  Transaction Code: OKKN (Costing Variants)
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly maintained and available. This includes:
  
  Cost centers
  Activity types
  Material master data
  
  
  
  Review Costing Type: Check the costing type settings to ensure it is configured for automatic cost determination.
  
  Transaction Code: OKTZ (Costing Types)
  
  
  
  Adjust Costing Run Settings: If you are running a costing run, check the settings to ensure that automatic determination is enabled.
  
  Transaction Code: CK40N (Product Costing)
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type: Ensure that the transaction type you are using supports automatic cost determination. If not, consider using a different transaction type or adjusting the current one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and controlling for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the planned costs can now be determined automatically without errors.
  
  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.