How To Fix UACE156 - Start costing with &1 packages and &2 manufacturing levels

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UACE - Costing Engine

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Start costing with &1 packages and &2 manufacturing levels

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UACE156 - Start costing with &1 packages and &2 manufacturing levels ?

  The SAP error message UACE156 indicates that there is an issue with the costing process in the system. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to start costing because it has encountered a discrepancy between the number of packages and manufacturing levels specified.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Data: The error typically arises when there is a mismatch in the number of packages and manufacturing levels defined in the material master or the production order.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the costing variant or the settings related to the product costing.
  Incomplete Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to inconsistencies during the costing process.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters set for the costing run may not align with the expected values for the materials being costed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Verify the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that the packaging and manufacturing levels are correctly defined and consistent.
  Review Costing Variant Settings: Check the settings of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it is configured correctly to handle the number of packages and manufacturing levels.
  Validate Production Orders: If the error occurs during the costing of production orders, review the production orders for any discrepancies in the number of packages or manufacturing levels.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Mass Costing) to run consistency checks and identify any issues in the costing data.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on the error message and related costing processes.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK40N, and CK24 (for cost estimate analysis).
  Costing Variants: Understand the role of costing variants in the costing process and how they can be configured to meet specific business needs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that address known issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the UACE156 error message in SAP.