How To Fix J2336 - &4 Error when determining costing key date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 336

• Message text: &4 Error when determining costing key date

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2336 - &4 Error when determining costing key date ?

  The SAP error message J2336, which states "Error when determining costing key date," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material valuation. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration of costing data, master data, or the specific transaction being executed.
  Causes of Error J2336
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Costing Key Date: The system may not be able to determine a valid costing key date for the material or product being processed. This could be due to missing configuration or incorrect settings in the material master.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be properly configured, or it may not have the necessary settings to determine the costing key date.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect, particularly in the accounting or costing views.
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area may not be set up correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the