KJ853 - COGM in valuation &1 is not active i company code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 853

• Message text: COGM in valuation &1 is not active i company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KJ853 - COGM in valuation &1 is not active i company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message KJ853 indicates that the Cost of Goods Manufactured (COGM) calculation cannot be performed because the valuation for a specific valuation area (in this case, a plant) is not active for the specified company code. This typically occurs in the context of controlling and financial accounting when trying to post or calculate costs related to production.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Valuation Area: The valuation area (usually a plant) is not set up or activated for the specified company code.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module or the material management (MM) module that prevent the valuation from being recognized.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like material master or cost center) may not be properly maintained or linked to the company code.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Valuation Area:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Activate Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area (plant) is activated for the relevant company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the company code.
  Check if the controlling area is assigned to the company code in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the relevant materials to ensure that they are set up correctly for the valuation area and company code.
  Ensure that the cost center or internal order associated with the production is also correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on the specific configuration settings related to COGM and valuation areas.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not occur again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: For configuration settings.
  CK11N: For creating a cost estimate.
  CK40N: For running a cost estimate for a product.
  
  
  
  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 perform the required actions in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KJ853 error and ensure that the COGM calculations can be performed successfully for the specified valuation area and company code.