How To Fix KOSA109 - There is no product cost collector for production process &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 109

• Message text: There is no product cost collector for production process &1

What causes this issue?

There is no <DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product cost collector</>
for this <DS:GLOS.production_process>production process</>. This can be
the case for example when you have manually created a production
process to assign <DS:GLOS.manufacturing_order>manufacturing orders</>
that act as <DS:GLOS.cost_object>cost objects</> to a
<DS:GLOS.cost_object_hierarchy>cost object hierarchy</>.

System Response

The system does not display a product cost collector for the production
process.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA109 - There is no product cost collector for production process &1 ?

  The SAP error message KOSA109 indicates that there is no product cost collector associated with the specified production process. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and cost accounting when trying to perform activities related to product costing, such as creating or processing production orders.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Product Cost Collector: The product cost collector for the specified production process has not been created or is not properly configured in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The production process may not be linked to a valid product cost collector in the system settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or production process master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a product cost collector.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the product cost collector.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KOSA109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Product Cost Collector:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KKS1 or KKS2) to check if a product cost collector exists for the specified production process.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Create Product Cost Collector:
  
  If a product cost collector is missing, you can create one using the transaction code KKS1 (Create Product Cost Collector).
  Ensure that you enter the correct production process and other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that the production process is correctly linked to a product cost collector.
  Use transaction code OKTZ to review the settings for the controlling area and product cost collectors.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up, including the costing views.
  Check the production process master data to ensure it is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage product cost collectors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on product cost collectors and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KKS1: Create Product Cost Collector
  KKS2: Change Product Cost Collector
  OKTZ: Maintain Product Cost Collector Settings
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to product cost collectors and the KOSA109 error.
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KOSA109 error in your SAP system.