How To Fix KN220 - Cost of order & collected on product cost collector &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Cost of order & collected on product cost collector &

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to access a report for a manufacturing order.
However, this order is assigned to a product cost collector.

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?

In cost controlling at the product level, the costs of a manufacturing
order are written to a product cost collector. If you want to analyze
the costs, go to the information system of Product Cost by Period.
There you can view the target costs, actual costs, work in process, and
variances for a product cost collector. However, it is not possible to
analyze the planned order costs of the manufacturing orders assigned to
the product cost collector.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN220 - Cost of order & collected on product cost collector & ?

  The SAP error message KN220 typically relates to issues with the cost of an order and the collected costs on a product cost collector. This error can occur in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing modules within SAP, particularly when there are discrepancies or issues with the cost calculations or postings.
  Cause of Error KN220
  
  
  Cost Calculation Issues: The error may arise if there are inconsistencies in the cost calculation for the product cost collector. This could be due to missing or incorrect master data, such as material master records or cost center assignments.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: If there are inconsistencies in the data being collected or posted to the product cost collector, such as incorrect or missing entries in the cost collector, this can trigger the error.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the controlling module or product costing settings can lead to this error. This includes settings related to cost element accounting, cost centers, or internal orders.
  
  
  Posting Errors: If there are errors in the postings related to the cost collector, such as incorrect amounts or missing postings, this can also lead to the KN220 error.
  
  
  Solutions to Error KN220
  
  
  Check Master Data: Verify that all relevant master data (material master, cost centers, etc.) is correctly maintained and up to date. Ensure that the cost collector is properly configured and linked to the correct master data.
  
  
  Review Cost Collector Entries: Examine the entries in the product cost collector for any discrepancies or missing data. Ensure that all costs are correctly collected and posted.
  
  
  Analyze Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure they are set up correctly. This includes checking the settings for cost elements, cost centers, and internal orders.
  
  
  Repost Costs: If there are errors in the postings, consider reposting the costs to the product cost collector to correct any discrepancies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or updates that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools within SAP to trace the error and identify the root cause. This may require assistance from a technical consultant or SAP support.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Order Actual Line Items), and COSS (Cost Line Items) to analyze cost postings.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to product costing and controlling for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.