How To Fix K/821 - Error in quantity translation in CO-PA valuation using material costing

K/821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Error in quantity translation in CO-PA valuation using material costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/821 - Error in quantity translation in CO-PA valuation using material costing ?

  The SAP error message K/821, which indicates "Error in quantity translation in CO-PA valuation using material costing," typically arises during the process of transferring costs from the Material Ledger to Controlling Profitability Analysis (CO-PA). This error can occur due to various reasons related to the configuration and data in the system.
  Causes of K/821 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The settings for the material valuation or CO-PA may not be correctly configured. This includes issues with valuation methods, currency settings, or the assignment of cost elements.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the material master, cost estimates, or CO-PA characteristics. This can include missing quantity structures or incorrect unit of measure conversions.
  
  
  Inconsistent Quantity Structures: If the quantity structures in the material costing and CO-PA are inconsistent, it can lead to translation errors. This can happen if the units of measure are not aligned.
  
  
  Currency Translation Issues: If there are discrepancies