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 valuation data.
  
  
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the system, it may prevent the system from determining a costing key date.
  
  
  Solutions to Error J2336
  
  
  Check Costing Key Date Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the costing key date is correctly configured in the costing variant. You can check this in the configuration settings for the costing variant (Transaction code: OKKN).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (Transaction code: MM03) and check the accounting and costing views for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out.
  
  
  
  Validate Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it is set up correctly and that it includes the necessary parameters for determining the costing key date.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined and that the necessary settings are in place for the materials being processed.
  
  
  
  Period Closing:
  
  If the error occurs during a period where the financials are closed, you may need to open the period or adjust your costing process to accommodate the closed period.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to identify where the error is occurring and what data is being processed at that point.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Material Master), OKKN (Costing Variants), and CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to navigate through the necessary configurations and data.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to product costing and material valuation for a deeper understanding of the processes involved.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.