/CWM/CO004 - Inventory Accounting active: sales order costing not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CWM/CO -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Inventory Accounting active: sales order costing not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CWM/CO004 - Inventory Accounting active: sales order costing not possible ?

  The SAP error message /CWM/CO004 Inventory Accounting active: sales order costing not possible typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with sales order costing in conjunction with inventory accounting. This error indicates that the system is unable to perform sales order costing because inventory accounting is active for the relevant materials or settings.
  Cause:
  
  Inventory Accounting Active: The error arises when inventory accounting is enabled for the material in question, which restricts the ability to perform sales order costing.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the system may not allow for sales order costing when inventory accounting is active.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that conflict with sales order costing.
  Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be compatible with the current settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting views. Ensure that the settings for inventory accounting are appropriate for your costing requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Controlling module (transaction code SPRO). Navigate to:
  
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Sales Order -> Sales Order Costing.
  
  
  Ensure that the settings allow for sales order costing when inventory accounting is active.
  
  
  
  Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant being used for the sales order. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is compatible with the inventory accounting settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to sales order costing and inventory accounting for any specific guidelines or restrictions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  CO02: Change Sales Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to enable sales order costing in your SAP environment.