How To Fix J2014 - Costing rule '&' deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Costing rule '&' deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2014 - Costing rule '&' deleted ?

  The SAP error message J2014, which states "Costing rule '&' deleted," typically indicates that a costing rule that is being referenced in a transaction or process has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the costing of materials or in the context of product costing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion of Costing Rule: The most direct cause is that the costing rule identified by the '&' symbol has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual deletion by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  A data migration or system upgrade that inadvertently removed the costing rule.
  Changes in configuration settings that led to the deletion of the costing rule.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be trying to access a costing rule that is not applicable to the current context or has not been properly configured.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the system attempting to reference a non-existent costing rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Rule: Verify if the costing rule in question has indeed been deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the controlling module) and checking the list of costing rules.
  
  
  Recreate the Costing Rule: If the costing rule has been deleted and is necessary for your processes, you may need to recreate it. This involves:
  
  Accessing the configuration settings for costing rules.
  Defining a new costing rule with the required parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that all relevant configuration settings are correct and that there are no inconsistencies in the master data that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to access the costing rule has the necessary authorizations to view or use it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your version of SAP and the context in which the error occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to check costing rules and their statuses.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to costing rules and this specific error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.