How To Fix KM496 - No costing key found for representative material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 496

• Message text: No costing key found for representative material &1

What causes this issue?

No suitable costing key is assigned to representative material &V1& in
plant &V2& for plan version &V3& and fiscal year &V4&.

System Response

No further processing.

How to fix this error?

Check the parameters defined in Customizing using the function
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK18KET>Assign costing key</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM496 - No costing key found for representative material &1 ?

  The SAP error message KM496 ("No costing key found for representative material &1") typically occurs in the context of product costing and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a costing key for the specified representative material, which is necessary for calculating costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Key: The most common cause is that the costing key has not been defined for the representative material in the system.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing or incorrect entries related to costing.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the costing variant or the costing key settings in the system.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type of the representative material may not be set up to allow for costing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record for the representative material (transaction code MM03).
  Check the Accounting view to ensure that the