How To Fix CK015 - No valid strategy for &1 &2 &4 with valuation variant &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 015

• Message text: No valid strategy for &1 &2 &4 with valuation variant &3

&USE&
No valid price could be calculated because none of the
<DS:GLOS.valuation_strategy>valuation strategies</> in the
<DS:GLOS.valuation_variant>valuation variant</> were successful.

System Response

If the system issued a warning message or an information message, the
costing item will be included in costing with a value of zero.
In material costing, if the system issues an error message, the costing
status is set to <ZH>KF</> (costed with errors).
If the system issued a termination message, costing cannot be
continued.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization to do so, go into Customizing and check
whether the corresponding prices have been maintained:
<DS:TRAN.MM02>Check material price</>
<DS:TRAN.KL03>Check internal activity price</>
<DS:TRAN.ME12>Check external activity price</>
&sys_admin&
If you have authorization for Customizing, maintain the settings for
valuation variant &v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK015 - No valid strategy for &1 &2 &4 with valuation variant &3 ?

  The SAP error message CK015 "No valid strategy for &1 &2 &4 with valuation variant &3" typically occurs in the context of product costing and material valuation. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid costing strategy for the specified material and valuation variant.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant specified in the configuration may not be set up correctly or is missing.
  Valuation Variant Issues: The valuation variant may not be properly defined or linked to the costing variant.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary costing information or may not be set up for costing.
  Costing Strategy: There may be no valid costing strategy defined for the combination of the material type, valuation class, and the specified valuation variant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the costing settings in the controlling area or company code.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Variant:
  
  Check the valuation variant settings (Transaction code: OMWB).
  Ensure that the valuation variant is correctly linked to the costing variant and that it includes the necessary valuation classes.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the material is set up with the correct valuation class and that costing information is maintained.
  
  
  
  Define Costing Strategy:
  
  If necessary, define a valid costing strategy for the material type and valuation class in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OKB9).
  
  
  
  Check for Missing Entries:
  
  Ensure that all necessary entries in the configuration tables are present and correctly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of costing and valuation variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access costing and valuation settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP functional consultant who specializes in controlling and product costing for further assistance.