How To Fix K/814 - Assign a costing key for legal valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 814

• Message text: Assign a costing key for legal valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/814 - Assign a costing key for legal valuation ?

  The SAP error message K/814 "Assign a costing key for legal valuation" typically occurs in the context of product costing and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a costing key to be assigned for legal valuation purposes, which is necessary for accurate financial reporting and compliance with legal requirements.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Costing Key: The material or product in question does not have a costing key assigned in the material master or in the relevant configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: The costing key may not be properly configured in the controlling area or may not be linked to the appropriate valuation method.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the material may be incomplete or incorrectly set up, leading to the absence of a costing key.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K/814 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the accounting view and ensure that a costing key is assigned for the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Key:
  
  If the costing key is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master data.
  Navigate to the relevant accounting view and enter the appropriate costing key.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area (transaction code OKKP).
  Ensure that the costing key is defined and linked to the appropriate valuation method.
  
  
  
  Costing Key Definition:
  
  If necessary, define a new costing key in the configuration (transaction code OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing key is set up correctly for legal valuation.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Keys: Costing keys are used in SAP to determine how costs are calculated and reported for various purposes, including legal and management accounting.
  Valuation Methods: Different valuation methods can be used in SAP, such as standard costing, moving average, or FIFO, and each may require specific costing keys.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKP: Controlling Area Settings
  OKKN: Define Costing Keys
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.