How To Fix V1228 - No cost could be determined for item &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 228

• Message text: No cost could be determined for item &

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when the system read the material data relevant
for valuation. The cost could therefore not be determined.
The following causes are possible:
The material was not found
The material data could not be blocked
The valuation data was not found
The valuation data could not be blocked
A system error occurred during blocking
INCLUDE 'NA_ABORT_PROCESSING' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Check the above mentioned causes. If the problem only concerns blocking,
you should repeat the procedure at a later point in time, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1228 - No cost could be determined for item & ?

  The SAP error message V1228 ("No cost could be determined for item &") typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) when the system is unable to determine the cost for a specific item during pricing or billing processes. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Costing Information: The material master may not have the necessary costing information maintained. This could include missing standard costs or moving average prices.
  
  
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in cost determination.
  
  
  Pricing Procedure Issues: The pricing procedure may not be configured correctly, or the condition records for the relevant pricing elements may be missing.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be blocked for sales or may have a status that prevents it from being sold.
  
  
  Sales Order Configuration: If the item is part of a sales order, there may be issues with the sales order configuration or the item category.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or if the currency settings are not aligned, it may lead to cost determination problems.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is complete and that the costing information (standard price, moving average price) is maintained correctly.
  
  
  Review Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned to the material and that it corresponds to the correct account determination settings.
  
  
  Examine Pricing Procedure: Check the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document and ensure that all necessary condition records are maintained. You may need to create or update condition records for pricing.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked for sales and that it is available for the relevant sales processes.
  
  
  Review Sales Order Configuration: If the error occurs in the context of a sales order, review the configuration of the sales order and the item category to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Currency Settings: Verify that the currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), VK11 (Create Condition), and VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check the relevant data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the pricing procedure to identify where the cost determination is failing.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the V1228 error and implement the necessary corrections.