How To Fix PCNTPM024 - For item &1, calculation method is not configured

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PCNTPM - Message class of total payment management

• Message number: 024

• Message text: For item &1, calculation method is not configured

What causes this issue?

The total payment item calculation method has not been configured. In
the <ZK>Total Payment Configuration Application</><LS> </>report, on the
<LS>Item Structure</> tab, <LS>Standard Method</> has been selected for
the item calculation mode. When <LS>Standard Method</> is selected, the
calculation method must be configured.

System Response

The total payment plan cannot be released.

How to fix this error?

To release the total payment plan, configure the item calculation method
as follows:
Select the item for which the calculation mode is <LS>Standard Method</>
Click <LS>Calculation Method </>
Enter the calculation method information in the <LS>Calculation Method
</>dialog box.
Close the <LS>Calculation Method</> dialog box and release the total
payment plan.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PCNTPM024 - For item &1, calculation method is not configured ?

  The SAP error message PCNTPM024 indicates that for a specific item (denoted as &1), the calculation method is not configured. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Product Costing or similar modules where specific configuration settings are required for cost calculations.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The calculation method for the item in question has not been defined in the system. This could be due to incomplete setup during the configuration of the product costing module.
  Incorrect Item Type: The item may not be of a type that is supported for the calculation method being used.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary settings or may be incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant module (e.g., Product Costing).
  Ensure that the calculation method for the item type is defined. This can typically be found in the configuration path: 
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Product Cost Planning > Costing Variants.
  
  
  Verify that the costing variant is correctly set up with the necessary calculation methods.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master record for the item in question. Ensure that all relevant views (such as Accounting, Costing, etc.) are properly maintained.
  Make sure that the item is assigned to the correct valuation class and that the costing type is appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check Item Type:
  
  Ensure that the item is of a type that is compatible with the calculation method you are trying to use. For example, certain calculation methods may only apply to specific categories of materials.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the calculation methods and their requirements.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists. You can use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to check if the configuration is now working correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and MM02 (Change Material) for material master data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to configuration settings and master data.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Product Costing.