How To Fix J2047 - &4: System cannot find costing rule for transaction

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 047

• Message text: &4: System cannot find costing rule for transaction

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2047 - &4: System cannot find costing rule for transaction ?

  The SAP error message J2047 &4: "System cannot find costing rule for transaction" typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a transaction that requires a costing rule, such as during the creation of a cost estimate or when executing a production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant that is required for the transaction may not be defined or may not be assigned to the relevant transaction.
  Costing Type Not Defined: The costing type for the material or transaction may not be defined in the system.
  Missing Costing Rule: The specific costing rule that is needed for the transaction may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or in the material master data that prevent the system from finding the appropriate costing rule.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the existing costing rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant is correctly defined and assigned to the relevant transaction. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Define Costing Types: Make sure that the costing types are defined for the materials or transactions you are working with. This can be checked in:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Costing Types.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Costing Rules: If the costing rule is missing, you may need to create or update it. This can be done in:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Costing Rules.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up, including the costing views. Ensure that the relevant costing information is maintained in the material master.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that they are set up correctly for the transactions you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Transaction Type Compatibility: Ensure that the transaction type you are using is compatible with the costing rules defined in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), or CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) to work with cost estimates and check for errors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on product costing and configuration settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Product Cost Controlling.