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

K4012 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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