How To Fix KJ457 - No product cost collector for material & plant & ProdVersion &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 457

• Message text: No product cost collector for material & plant & ProdVersion &

What causes this issue?

The system couldn't find a <DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product cost
collector</> for production version &V3& of material &V1& in plant &V2&
.

System Response

The system did not calculate any work in process.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
See whether the product cost collector was created for the
<DS:GLOS.36F138F91B385A9EE10000009B38F984>Controlling level</>
<LS>Production Version</> by accessing the product cost collector and
checking its characteristics.
<DS:TRAN.KKF6N>Execute function</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ457 - No product cost collector for material & plant & ProdVersion & ?

  The SAP error message KJ457 indicates that there is no product cost collector available for the specified material, plant, and production version. This error typically occurs in the context of product costing and production planning within SAP, particularly when trying to perform activities related to cost calculation or production order processing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Cost Collector: The primary cause of this error is that there is no product cost collector defined for the specified combination of material, plant, and production version in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for product costing may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a cost collector.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, or the relevant views (like costing view) may be missing.
  Production Version Not Defined: The production version for the material may not be defined or may not be active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Product Cost Collector:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) and check if a product cost collector exists for the specified material, plant, and production version.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the costing view is maintained and that the production version is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Define Production Version:
  
  If the production version is not defined, you can create it using transaction code C202 (Maintain Production Versions). Ensure that the production version is active and linked to the correct material and plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area and ensure that the settings for product costing are correctly defined. This may involve checking the settings in the following areas:
  
  Costing variants
  Costing types
  Valuation methods
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on how to set up product cost collectors and maintain material master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  MM02: Change Material Master
  C202: Maintain Production Versions
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain product cost collectors and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ457 error and ensure that the necessary product cost collectors are in place for your materials and production processes.