How To Fix K4012 - Credit cost element for material is fixed in acct determination MM

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Credit cost element for material is fixed in acct determination MM

What causes this issue?

You entered "material" as account assignment category.
The settlement cost element for material, however, is always determined
in the MM System.
Therefore, the input is not valid.

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?

Delete your input.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4012 - Credit cost element for material is fixed in acct determination MM ?

  The SAP error message K4012, which states "Credit cost element for material is fixed in account determination MM," typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and Controlling (CO) integration. This error indicates that there is an issue with the account determination settings for the material in question, specifically regarding the credit cost element.
  Cause:
  
  Account Determination Configuration: The error usually arises when the account determination for the material is not set up correctly. This can happen if the cost element for the material is fixed and does not allow for the necessary flexibility in posting.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that conflict with the account determination rules, particularly in the valuation area or the costing view.
  Transaction Type: The transaction type being used may not be compatible with the account determination settings for the material.
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: There may be missing or incorrect configuration in the controlling area or the chart of accounts that affects how costs are posted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Determination:
  
  Go to the transaction code OBYC to review the account determination settings for the relevant transaction keys (e.g., BSX for inventory, PRD for price differences).
  Ensure that the correct cost elements are assigned and that they are not fixed if flexibility is required.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master record.
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned and that it corresponds to the account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cost Element Settings:
  
  If the cost element is fixed, consider changing it to allow for variable postings if that aligns with your business processes.
  This may involve consulting with your finance or controlling team to ensure that any changes align with accounting practices.
  
  
  
  Check Transaction Type:
  
  Ensure that the transaction type being used is appropriate for the material and that it aligns with the account determination settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance on account determination and cost element settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OBYC: Configuration of automatic account determination.
  MM03: Display material master.
  CK11N: Create cost estimate for material.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on account determination issues.
  
  
  Integration with CO: Understanding how MM and CO integrate is crucial, as errors in account determination can affect financial reporting and cost tracking.
  
  
  Testing Changes: After making any changes, ensure to test the configuration in a development or quality environment before moving to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the K4012 error in SAP.