How To Fix V1291 - Unit costing terminated due to error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Unit costing terminated due to error

What causes this issue?

A serious error which could not be corrected occurred when you exited
<DS:GLOS.unit_costing>unit costing</>.

System Response

The system terminates all processing as further processing in the
current document may prove unsuccessful.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your system administrator. Be prepared to describe in
detail each of your actions in carrying out the costing so that the
error can be reproduced if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1291 - Unit costing terminated due to error ?

  The SAP error message V1291, which states "Unit costing terminated due to error," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with product costing or material valuation. This error can arise from various issues related to master data, configuration, or transaction data.
  Causes of Error V1291
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Essential master data such as material master records, cost center, or activity types may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly, or it may not be appropriate for the material or product being costed.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect valuation classes or missing price control indicators.
  
  
  Errors in Costing Run: The costing run may have encountered issues due to incorrect parameters or settings.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the costing may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data or perform specific actions.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or system performance problems.
  
  
  Solutions to Error V1291
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, cost center, etc.) is complete and correctly configured. Verify that the material has a valid costing view.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure they are appropriate for the materials being costed. Make sure that the costing variant is active and correctly assigned.
  
  
  Validate Data Consistency: Use transaction codes like CKM3 (Material Price Analysis) to check for inconsistencies in the data. Correct any discrepancies found.
  
  
  Re-run Costing: If the error occurred during a costing run, try re-running the costing process after addressing any identified issues.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the costing process. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that can provide insights into the specific cause of the error.
  
  
  Technical Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and CKM3 (Material Price Analysis) for troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error V1291 in the SAP Support Portal for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product costing and costing variants for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the V1291 error in SAP.