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

KJ266 - Overview

• 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