How To Fix K3039 - Process material & / & cannot be costed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Process material & / & cannot be costed

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& in plant &V2& is assigned to a material type for which
the <LS>Material for process</> indicator is set. These materials are
used in the manufacture of co-products in order to represent the
process in which multiple <DS:GLOS.co-product>co-products</> arise.
Currently, the planned costs for the process material cannot be
distributed to the co-products. For this reason you cannot cost such
materials.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3039 - Process material & / & cannot be costed ?

  The SAP error message K3039, which states "Process material & / & cannot be costed," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material management within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the costs for a specific process material due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data for the process material may be incomplete or missing. This includes missing valuation class, price control indicators, or other necessary fields.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used for the cost calculation may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary parameters for the process material.
  
  
  Costing Run Not Executed: The costing run for the material may not have been executed, or the last costing run may have failed.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being costed, such as being marked as "blocked" or "inactive."
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area for the material may not be set up correctly, or there may be inconsistencies in the valuation data.
  
  
  Missing Costing Data: There may be missing or incorrect costing data in the material master or in the related cost objects.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that all necessary fields, such as valuation class and price control, are filled out.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure that they are appropriate for the process material. Make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Execute Costing Run: If the costing run has not been executed, perform the costing run for the material. This can typically be done through transaction codes like CK40N (for costing run) or CK11N (for single material costing).
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. If it is, change the status to allow costing.
  
  
  Validate Valuation Area: Confirm that the valuation area is set up correctly and that there are no inconsistencies in the valuation data.
  
  
  Review Costing Data: Check for any missing or incorrect costing data in the material master or related cost objects. Update as necessary.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Single Material Costing), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM03 (Display Material) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error K3039. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material costing and the configuration of costing variants for further insights.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) and Material Management (MM).