How To Fix J4350 - For this transfer category, it is necessary to start costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J4 - External Data Transfer

• Message number: 350

• Message text: For this transfer category, it is necessary to start costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J4350 - For this transfer category, it is necessary to start costing ?

  The SAP error message J4350, which states "For this transfer category, it is necessary to start costing," typically occurs in the context of transferring materials or products between different cost centers, plants, or storage locations. This error indicates that the system requires a costing run to be executed before the transfer can be processed.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Not Executed: The primary cause of this error is that the costing for the materials involved in the transfer has not been executed. The system needs to know the cost of the materials to process the transfer correctly.
  Transfer Category Configuration: The transfer category being used may require specific costing settings that have not been configured or executed.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary costing information or may not be set up correctly for the transfer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Execute Costing: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to execute the costing for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the costing run is completed successfully and that the cost estimates are updated in the material master.
  
  
  
  Check Transfer Category Settings:
  
  Review the configuration of the transfer category in the system. This can be done in the customizing settings (transaction code SPRO).
  Ensure that the transfer category is set up to allow for costing and that all necessary parameters are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the materials involved in the transfer. Ensure that the costing views are maintained and that the necessary costing information is available.
  You can use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the transfer category and costing requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants that are used in your organization, as they can affect how costing is calculated and applied.
  Material Valuation: Familiarize yourself with the material valuation methods used in your organization (e.g., standard price, moving average price) as they can impact the costing process.
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to costing and material transfers include:
  
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MB1B: Transfer Posting
  
  
  
  By addressing the above points, you should be able to resolve the J4350 error and successfully process the transfer.