How To Fix CO796 - No product cost collector could be determined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 796

• Message text: No product cost collector could be determined for material &

What causes this issue?

For <DS:GLOS.3526B68CAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>order type</> &V2& it is
predefined in Customizing that on order creation a
<DS:GLOS.3526B6F2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product cost collector</> is
to be determined. However, no product cost collector could be
determined for <DS:GLOS.3526BEB5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material</>
&V1&.

System Response

If you ignore this message, the system creates the
<DS:GLOS.3526C3D7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>manufacturing order</> as the
cost object itself.

How to fix this error?

You should check the default values for each order type and plant in
Customizing. If you want to collect the costs for orders with this type
in the manufacturing order itself, rather than in the product cost
collector, then remove the relevant setting.
Check why no product cost collector could be determined for the
material. The following reasons are possible:
No product cost collector can be created
Because no product cost collector yet exists for the name-forming
characteristics - according to the
<DS:GLOS.356E4B9741AA3F85E10000009B38F982>controlling level</> for
materials. In this case, create a product cost collector.
Because the order was created for a
<DS:GLOS.3526B72DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>quantity structure</> that
does not abide by the controlling level for materials.
Example:
In the controlling level, you have defined that the product cost
collector is created for the
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</>. The
corresponding product cost collector exists in the system. However, you
create the order for BOM and routing. You do not enter a production
version in the order. The system cannot assign the order to any product
cost collector. To solve this problem you create the order for the
production version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO796 - No product cost collector could be determined for material & ?

  The SAP error message CO796 ("No product cost collector could be determined for material &") typically occurs in the context of product costing and production order management. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid product cost collector for the specified material. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Product Cost Collector: The material in question does not have an associated product cost collector defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, particularly in the costing view.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured properly or may not be applicable to the material.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration for product cost collectors may not be set up correctly in the controlling area.
  Inactive Status: The product cost collector may be inactive or not available for the period in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Product Cost Collector:
  
  Navigate to the product cost collector configuration in SAP and verify if a valid product cost collector exists for the material.
  Use transaction code KKS1 to check the product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the costing view to ensure that all necessary data is filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class and that the costing type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it is correctly configured for the material and the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  Review the configuration settings for product cost collectors in the controlling area (transaction code OKC4).
  Ensure that the necessary settings for product costing are active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Collectors:
  
  If the product cost collector exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it or create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on product costing and cost collectors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  KKS1: Display Product Cost Collector
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OKC4: Product Cost Collector Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify product cost collectors and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CO796 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.