How To Fix MM152 - You cannot apportion costs for co-products here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM - Messages for material master maintenance and Customizing

• Message number: 152

• Message text: You cannot apportion costs for co-products here

What causes this issue?

You wanted to apportion the costs for co-products. However, this is not
possible in the following cases:
When scheduling the creation or changing of a material
When creating a material
If you have not specified a plant
With external procurement only
If you have not flagged the material as a co-product, and the material
type does not have the indicator "process material"

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?

Check and extend your data as required.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM152 - You cannot apportion costs for co-products here ?

  The SAP error message MM152, "You cannot apportion costs for co-products here," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material management when dealing with co-products in production processes. This error indicates that the system is unable to apportion costs for co-products in the current context, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for co-products in the material master or production order may not be set up correctly.
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not support co-product costing.
  Costing Type: The costing type may not be appropriate for the co-products being processed.
  Production Order Status: The production order may not be in a status that allows for cost apportioning.
  Costing Run Issues: If a costing run has not been executed properly, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for co-products is correctly set up in the system. This includes checking the material master data and production order settings.
  Review Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant being used supports co-product costing. You may need to create or modify a costing variant that includes co-products.
  Adjust Costing Type: Make sure that the costing type is appropriate for the co-products involved. You may need to adjust the settings in the controlling area.
  Check Production Order Status: Ensure that the production order is in a status that allows for cost apportioning. If necessary, change the status of the order.
  Execute Costing Run: If applicable, execute the costing run again to ensure that all costs are calculated and apportioned correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Co-Products: In SAP, co-products are products that are produced simultaneously in a single production process and share costs. Proper configuration is essential for accurate cost allocation.
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They can include various parameters such as valuation methods and cost components.
  Production Orders: The status of production orders can affect various processes in SAP, including costing and inventory management.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring co-products and costing variants.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.