20 Real-Time SAP CO-PC Issues with Detailed Resolutions

1. Error: “No Cost Estimate Found for Material MAT001” in CK11N

• Issue: Creating a cost estimate in CK11N fails with: “No cost estimate found for material MAT001 in plant 1000.”
• Cause: The material lacks a BOM (Bill of Material) or routing, or the cost estimate is not created.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CS01 (Create BOM), enter material MAT001, plant 1000, and create a BOM with components.
  2. Go to CA01 (Create Routing), create a routing for MAT001 with operations and work centers.
  3. In CK11N, enter material MAT001, plant 1000, and costing variant PPC1.
  4. Run the cost estimate and save.
• Outcome: The cost estimate is created successfully.

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2. Issue: Production Order Variance Not Calculated in KKS2

• Issue: Running variance calculation in KKS2 for production order 500001 shows no variances.
• Cause: The order is not fully confirmed or delivered, or variance keys are not assigned.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CO03 (Display Production Order), enter order 500001, and check the status (e.g., REL CNF DLV).
  2. If not confirmed, use CO11N to confirm operations and CO15 to confirm goods receipt.
  3. In OKV7 (Define Variance Keys), ensure a variance key is assigned to plant 1000.
  4. Rerun KKS2 and check variances in KKS1.
• Outcome: Variances are calculated and displayed.

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3. Error: “Costing Variant PPC1 Not Defined” in CK11N

• Issue: Running a cost estimate in CK11N fails with: “Costing variant PPC1 not defined.”
• Cause: The costing variant is not configured in the system.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to OKKN (Define Costing Variants), create or verify costing variant PPC1.
  2. Assign valuation variant, quantity structure, and date control to PPC1.
  3. Save and retry CK11N with costing variant PPC1.
• Outcome: The cost estimate runs with the defined costing variant.

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4. Issue: Material Cost Estimate Not Released in CK24

• Issue: Marking a cost estimate in CK24 for material MAT002 does not release it to the material master.
• Cause: The cost estimate was not marked, or the release settings are incorrect.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CK11N, create and save a cost estimate for material MAT002 in plant 1000.
  2. In CK24, enter material MAT002, plant 1000, and select “Mark Cost Estimate.”
  3. After marking, select “Release Cost Estimate” in CK24.
  4. Check the material master (MM03) under the “Costing” view for the updated standard price.
• Outcome: The cost estimate is released to the material master.

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5. Error: “No Activity Type Assigned to Work Center” in CR01

• Issue: Creating a routing in CA01 fails with: “No activity type assigned to work center WC001.”
• Cause: The work center lacks an activity type for cost calculation.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CR02 (Change Work Center), enter work center WC001 and plant 1000.
  2. In the “Costing” tab, assign an activity type (e.g., LAB001) and cost center (e.g., COST001).
  3. Save and retry the routing creation in CA01.
• Outcome: The routing is created with the work center.

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6. Issue: Production Order Settlement Not Posting in CO88

• Issue: Running settlement in CO88 for production order 500002 does not post to the G/L.
• Cause: The order status is not TECO (Technically Complete), or the settlement rule is missing.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CO02 (Change Production Order), enter order 500002, and set the status to TECO.
  2. Check the “Settlement Rule” tab; if missing, define a receiver (e.g., material MAT003).
  3. Save and execute CO88 with the test run first, then post.
  4. Check FBL3N for G/L postings.
• Outcome: The settlement posts to the G/L.

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7. Error: “No Authorization for Transaction CK11N”

• Issue: A user cannot create a cost estimate in CK11N due to: “No authorization for transaction CK11N.”
• Cause: The user lacks the required authorization.
• Resolution:
  1. Run SU53 to identify the missing authorization object (e.g., C_KKR_KKR).
  2. Request the Basis team to update the user’s role in PFCG.
  3. Retest in CK11N.
• Outcome: The user can create cost estimates.

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8. Issue: Cost Estimate Shows Zero Cost for Material MAT004

• Issue: A cost estimate in CK11N for material MAT004 shows zero cost despite a BOM and routing.
• Cause: The BOM components or activity rates have no prices.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to MM03, check the material master for MAT004’s components for standard prices.
  2. If missing, update prices in MR21 (e.g., $10 for component MAT005).
  3. In KP26 (Plan Activity Prices), set rates for the activity type (e.g., $5 per hour for LAB001).
  4. Rerun CK11N and verify the cost estimate.
• Outcome: The cost estimate shows the correct cost.

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9. Error: “Period Not Open for Posting” in CO88

• Issue: Settling production orders in CO88 fails with: “Period 03/2025 is not open for controlling area 1000.”
• Cause: The controlling area period is closed.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to OKP1 (Maintain Controlling Area Periods), enter controlling area 1000.
  2. Open period 03/2025 for the relevant transaction (e.g., CO88).
  3. Save and retry CO88.
• Outcome: The settlement posts in the correct period.

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10. Issue: Variance Key Not Assigned in Production Order

• Issue: Production order 500003 does not calculate variances in KKS2 due to a missing variance key.
• Cause: The variance key is not assigned to the plant or order type.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to OKV7 (Define Variance Keys), create or verify a variance key (e.g., VAR001).
  2. In SPRO, under Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Variance Keys for Plant, assign VAR001 to plant 1000.
  3. In CO02, enter order 500003, and assign the variance key in the “Control Data” tab.
  4. Rerun KKS2 and check KKS1.
• Outcome: Variances are calculated for the order.

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11. Error: “No Cost Component Structure Defined” in CK11N

• Issue: Creating a cost estimate in CK11N fails with: “No cost component structure defined for costing variant PPC1.”
• Cause: The cost component structure is not assigned to the costing variant.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to OKTZ (Define Cost Component Structure), create or verify a structure (e.g., CCS001).
  2. In OKKN, assign the cost component structure CCS001 to costing variant PPC1.
  3. Save and retry CK11N.
• Outcome: The cost estimate includes cost components.

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12. Issue: Production Order Cost Not Updated in CO03

• Issue: Costs for production order 500004 in CO03 are not updated after confirmation.
• Cause: The activity type or cost element rates are not maintained.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to KP26, enter the activity type (e.g., LAB001) and cost center (e.g., COST001).
  2. Set the rate (e.g., $5 per hour) for period 03/2025.
  3. In CO11N, confirm the operations for order 500004 again.
  4. Check CO03 for updated costs.
• Outcome: Costs are updated in the production order.

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13. Error: “No Valid Receiver Found” in CO88

• Issue: Settling production order 500005 in CO88 fails with: “No valid receiver found.”
• Cause: The settlement rule is missing or the receiver is invalid.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CO02, enter order 500005, and check the “Settlement Rule” tab.
  2. Define a receiver (e.g., material MAT006 or G/L account 400000).
  3. Save and rerun CO88.
  4. Check FBL3N for postings.
• Outcome: The settlement completes with a valid receiver.

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14. Issue: Overhead Costs Not Applied in Production Order

• Issue: Overhead calculation in KGI2 does not apply costs to production order 500006.
• Cause: The overhead rate is not defined for the order or cost element.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to KZZ2 (Maintain Overhead Rates), enter controlling area 1000.
  2. Define the overhead rate (e.g., 10% of cost element 400000) for order 500006.
  3. Save and rerun KGI2 for period 03/2025.
  4. Check CO03 for the overhead posting.
• Outcome: Overhead costs are applied to the order.

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15. Error: “Material MAT007 Not Valuated” in CK11N

• Issue: Creating a cost estimate in CK11N fails with: “Material MAT007 not valuated in plant 1000.”
• Cause: The material lacks a standard price in the material master.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to MM03, enter material MAT007, and check the “Accounting” view.
  2. If no price exists, use MR21 to set a standard price (e.g., $15).
  3. Save and retry CK11N.
• Outcome: The cost estimate completes with the valuated material.

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16. Issue: Production Order Costs Reversed Unexpectedly in CO03

• Issue: Costs for production order 500007 in CO03 are reversed without user action.
• Cause: A reversal was triggered by a user or batch job (e.g., CO13 or settlement reversal).
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CO03, filter for the reversed document and note the reversal document number.
  2. Check FB03 for the reversal details (e.g., user or job).
  3. Reconfirm operations in CO11N if the reversal was unintended.
  4. Restrict reversal access if needed.
• Outcome: The costs are restored or secured.

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17. Error: “No BOM Exists for Material MAT008” in CK11N

• Issue: Creating a cost estimate in CK11N fails with: “No BOM exists for material MAT008 in plant 1000.”
• Cause: The material lacks a BOM for costing.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CS01, create a BOM for material MAT008 in plant 1000.
  2. Add components (e.g., MAT009, MAT010) and save.
  3. Retry CK11N with the updated BOM.
• Outcome: The cost estimate includes the BOM components.

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18. Issue: WIP Not Calculated in KKAX

• Issue: Calculating WIP in KKAX for production order 500008 shows zero WIP.
• Cause: The order status is not set to REL (Released) or WIP calculation rules are missing.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CO02, enter order 500008, and ensure the status is REL.
  2. In SPRO, under Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define WIP Calculation Rules, verify settings.
  3. Rerun KKAX for the order and check WIP in KKAY.
• Outcome: WIP is calculated correctly.

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19. Error: “No Routing Found for Material MAT009” in CK11N

• Issue: Creating a cost estimate in CK11N fails with: “No routing found for material MAT009 in plant 1000.”
• Cause: The material lacks a routing for costing.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to CA01, create a routing for material MAT009 in plant 1000.
  2. Add operations (e.g., Assembly) with work center WC002 and save.
  3. Retry CK11N with the updated routing.
• Outcome: The cost estimate includes the routing costs.

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20. Issue: Cost Estimate Not Updated in Material Master After CK24

• Issue: Releasing a cost estimate in CK24 for material MAT010 does not update the material master price.
• Cause: The costing variant or release settings are incorrect.
• Resolution:
  1. Go to OKKN, verify that costing variant PPC1 allows price updates in the material master.
  2. In CK24, mark and release the cost estimate for MAT010 in plant 1000.
  3. Check MM03 under the “Costing” view for the updated standard price.
• Outcome: The material master price is updated.