How To Fix KQ308 - Costs relevant to stock valuation always rolled up

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 308

• Message text: Costs relevant to stock valuation always rolled up

What causes this issue?

Costs that are relevant to stock valuation must be rolled up.
For this cost component you must specify that the costing results are
to be taken into account in the next-highest costing level.

System Response

The field "Roll up cost component" is set.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ308 - Costs relevant to stock valuation always rolled up ?

  The SAP error message KQ308 indicates that costs relevant to stock valuation are always rolled up. This message typically arises in the context of inventory management and cost accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with the valuation of stock and the associated costs.
  Cause:
  The error message KQ308 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  
  Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure may not be properly defined or configured. If the cost components are not set up correctly, the system may not be able to determine how to roll up costs for stock valuation.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may have inconsistencies or missing information. For example, the valuation class or the price control indicator (moving average price or standard price) may not be set correctly.
  
  
  Valuation Area Settings: The settings for the valuation area (plant or company code) may not be aligned with the requirements for cost roll-up.
  
  
  Costing Variant: The costing variant used for the material may not be configured to allow for the desired cost roll-up behavior.
  
  
  Stock Valuation Method: The stock valuation method being used may not support the specific scenario you are trying to execute.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ308 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cost component structure and ensure that it is correctly defined for the materials in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master records for the affected materials. Ensure that the valuation class, price control indicator, and other relevant fields are correctly populated.
  
  
  
  Validate Valuation Area Settings:
  
  Review the settings for the valuation area in the configuration. Ensure that they are set up to allow for the appropriate cost roll-up.
  
  
  
  Examine Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant assigned to the material. Ensure that it is configured to allow for the desired cost roll-up behavior.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and the configuration settings related to cost roll-up.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform tests to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that costs are being rolled up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate), or CK40N (Costing Run) to review and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above areas, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KQ308 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.