How To Fix KJ266 - Cost collector & (material & plant & prod. vers. &) has errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KJ - Cost Object Controlling for Make-to-Order Production

• Message number: 266

• Message text: Cost collector & (material & plant & prod. vers. &) has errors

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred during WIP calculation for product cost collector &V1&
(production version &V4& of material &V2& in plant &V3&).

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?

For more information on the errors, see the other messages in the list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ266 - Cost collector & (material & plant & prod. vers. &) has errors ?

  The SAP error message KJ266 indicates that there are issues with a cost collector related to a specific material, plant, and production version. This error typically arises in the context of Product Costing and can occur during various processes, such as when trying to release a production order or when performing a cost estimate.
  Causes of Error KJ266
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The cost collector may be missing essential master data, such as material master records, BOM (Bill of Materials), routing, or production version.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area, cost center, or internal order settings that affect the cost collector.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, plant, or production version, such as incorrect or incomplete entries.
  
  
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the specific scenario.
  
  
  Status Issues: The cost collector may be in a status that does not allow for further processing, such as being locked or not released.
  
  
  Solutions to Error KJ266
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, BOM, routing, and production version.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings for the controlling area, cost centers, and internal orders are correct and aligned with the requirements of the cost collector.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to check for inconsistencies in the data. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Examine Costing Variants: Review the costing variant settings to ensure they are appropriate for the cost collector in question. Make adjustments as necessary.
  
  
  Status Review: Check the status of the cost collector. If it is locked or not released, take the necessary steps to unlock or release it.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to analyze the cost collector and its associated data. For example, you can use:
  
  KKS1: To analyze the cost collector.
  CKM3N: To view the cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific details related to the error message and its resolution.
  
  
  Seek Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for cost accounting and product costing, such as CK11N, CK40N, KKS1, and KKS2.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in cost accounting are adequately trained and have access to documentation regarding cost collectors and product costing processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the KJ266 error message in SAP.