How To Fix FCO509 - Product cost coll. &1 not suitable for mat. &2/plant &3/ProdVersion &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO - Messages for Failure Cost Processing FCO

• Message number: 509

• Message text: Product cost coll. &1 not suitable for mat. &2/plant &3/ProdVersion &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO509 - Product cost coll. &1 not suitable for mat. &2/plant &3/ProdVersion &4 ?

  The SAP error message FCO509 indicates that there is an issue with the product cost collector (PCC) not being suitable for a specific material, plant, and production version. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and production planning modules in SAP, particularly when dealing with product costing and cost collectors.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Missing Configuration: The product cost collector may not be properly configured for the specified material, plant, or production version.
  Incorrect Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the correct cost collector or may not have a valid cost estimate.
  Inactive Costing: The costing for the material in the specified plant or production version may not be active or may not exist.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be appropriate for the material or may not be set up correctly.
  Material Master Data: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect views related to costing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FCO509 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Cost Collector Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the product cost collector is correctly configured for the material, plant, and production version in question.
  Verify that the cost collector is active and properly assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction MM03) and check the relevant views (e.g., Accounting, Costing) to ensure that all necessary data is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class and that the costing data is complete.
  
  
  
  Validate Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction OKKN) to ensure that it is appropriate for the material and that it is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Estimates:
  
  Ensure that a valid cost estimate exists for the material in the specified plant and production version. You can check this using transaction CK11N or CK40N.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to product costing and cost collectors for any specific configurations or requirements that may apply to your scenario.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to product cost collectors and costing errors.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify the relevant configurations and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and product costing.