How To Fix G00510 - Enter either the profit mark-up in % or the COGM percentage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 510

• Message text: Enter either the profit mark-up in % or the COGM percentage

What causes this issue?

In order to calculate the cost of goods manufactured (COGM), the system
requires the percentage profit or COGM percentage.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Enter one of the two values, or enter COGM as an absolute value instead
of a percentage.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00510 - Enter either the profit mark-up in % or the COGM percentage ?

  The SAP error message G00510 indicates that the system requires either a profit mark-up percentage or a Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) percentage to be entered, but neither has been provided. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing or cost calculations within SAP, particularly in modules related to controlling or product costing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The user has not entered either the profit mark-up percentage or the COGM percentage in the relevant fields.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that require one of these values to be filled in for certain transactions or processes.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required data or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Required Values:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Check the fields for profit mark-up percentage and COGM percentage.
  Enter a valid percentage in either of the fields as required by your business process.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are a system administrator or have access to configuration settings, review the settings related to pricing and cost calculations to ensure that the requirements for entering these values are correctly defined.
  Ensure that the settings align with your organization's pricing strategy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to your organization's SAP documentation or user manuals for specific guidance on how to handle pricing and cost entries.
  Check if there are any specific business rules that dictate which percentage should be entered.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a colleague who has experience with the specific module you are working in.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in modules such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Material Management (MM).
  Transaction Codes: Depending on where the error occurs, you may be using transaction codes like CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) or others related to pricing and costing.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions to enter the required data in the system.
  
  By addressing the missing input and ensuring that the necessary values are provided, you should be able to resolve the G00510 error and proceed with your transaction.