How To Fix IX057 - No cost management is provided for sales document item & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IX - Messages for Service Processing

• Message number: 057

• Message text: No cost management is provided for sales document item & &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to assign a sales document item to the service
order for which no item costing management is provided.

System Response

Such items can not be entered for service orders.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. Check the sales document item.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IX057 - No cost management is provided for sales document item & & ?

  The SAP error message IX057 "No cost management is provided for sales document item & &" typically occurs when there is an issue related to the cost management settings for a sales document item in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with sales orders, billing documents, or other sales-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Cost Management Configuration: The sales document item may not have the necessary cost management settings configured in the system. This can happen if the item category or material type does not support cost management.
  
  
  Incorrect Item Category: The item category used in the sales document may not be set up to allow for cost management. Certain item categories are designated for specific purposes and may not include cost management features.
  
  
  Material Master Settings: The material associated with the sales document item may not have the appropriate cost management settings in the material master record.
  
  
  Sales Document Type: The sales document type may not be configured to handle cost management, leading to this error when attempting to process the document.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Item Category Configuration: Review the configuration of the item category used in the sales document. Ensure that it is set up to allow for cost management. You can do this in the SAP customizing (transaction code SPRO) under Sales and Distribution > Sales > Sales Document Item > Define Item Categories.
  
  
  Review Material Master Settings: Check the material master record for the item in question. Ensure that the relevant views (such as Accounting and Costing) are properly maintained and that cost management is enabled.
  
  
  Verify Sales Document Type: Ensure that the sales document type being used is configured to support cost management. This can also be checked in the customizing settings.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above configurations, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), VA03 (Display Sales Order), and SPRO (Customizing) to check configurations and settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on configuring item categories, material master records, and sales document types.
  User Exits and BAdIs: In some cases, custom logic implemented through user exits or BAdIs may affect cost management. Review any custom code that may be impacting the sales document processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the IX057 error in your SAP system.