How To Fix KK506 - Process material & from plant & not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Process material & from plant & not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material whose material type is PROC (process
material). Process materials cannot have an accounting view because they
are only used to represent a process in which co-products arise. Master
recipes and process orders can be entered with reference to a process
material.

System Response

Process materials cannot be shown in the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Enter a material that can be stocked.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK506 - Process material & from plant & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KK506: Process material & from plant & not allowed typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with internal orders, cost centers, or production orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to process a material from a specific plant due to configuration or master data issues.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material may not be set up correctly in the material master for the specified plant. This could include missing or incorrect views, such as the accounting or plant data views.
  
  
  Plant Configuration: The plant may not be configured to allow the processing of the specific material. This could be due to settings in the controlling area or plant-specific settings.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be compatible with the material or plant combination.
  
  
  Internal Order or Cost Center Settings: If the material is being used in the context of an internal order or cost center, there may be restrictions or settings that prevent the use of that material from the specified plant.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to process materials from that plant.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify that the material is correctly set up for the specified plant. Ensure that all necessary views (basic data, purchasing, accounting, etc.) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Review Plant Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the plant in the controlling area. Ensure that the plant is active and configured to allow the processing of the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in the controlling area (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it is set up correctly for the material and plant combination.
  
  
  
  Inspect Internal Order/Cost Center Settings:
  
  If applicable, review the settings for the internal order or cost center to ensure that there are no restrictions on the material being processed.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process materials from the specified plant. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Material Master), OKKN (Costing Variants), CO01 (Create Production Order), CO02 (Change Production Order).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material management and controlling for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KK506 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.