How To Fix KO334 - No product cost collector exists for material/plant/prod. process &/&/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 334

• Message text: No product cost collector exists for material/plant/prod. process &/&/&

What causes this issue?

You have not yet created a product cost collector for the production
process &V3& of material &V1& in plant &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO334 - No product cost collector exists for material/plant/prod. process &/&/& ?

  The SAP error message KO334 indicates that there is no product cost collector defined for the specified material, plant, and production process. This error typically occurs in the context of product costing and can arise during various processes, such as when trying to perform a cost calculation or when executing a production order.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Product Cost Collector: The primary reason for this error is that the system cannot find a product cost collector for the specified combination of material, plant, and production process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for product costing may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of a cost collector.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings may not be correctly defined for the material in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO334 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Cost Collector Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Product Cost Collector) and verify if a product cost collector exists for the specified material, plant, and production process.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Maintain Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the costing view is properly maintained and that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant used for the calculation is correctly configured and includes the necessary settings for the product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Review Production Process:
  
  Verify that the production process is correctly defined and that it aligns with the product cost collector settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configuration steps related to product cost collectors.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to see if the error persists. You can try to re-run the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Product Cost Collector
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed information on product costing and cost collectors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KO334 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.