How To Fix CK023 - No cost estimate found (please check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: No cost estimate found (please check your entry)

What causes this issue?

No cost estimate exists for this <DS:GLOS.costing_object>object</>.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries. If necessary, create a cost estimate for the
costing object.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK023 - No cost estimate found (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message CK023 "No cost estimate found (please check your entry)" typically occurs in the context of cost estimating in SAP, particularly when working with materials or production orders. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid cost estimate for the specified material or object.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common reason for this error is that there is no cost estimate available for the material or production order you are trying to process.
  Incorrect Material or Plant: The material number or plant specified may not have a cost estimate created.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Costing Date: The costing date may not be valid or may not correspond to a period where a cost estimate exists.
  Inactive Costing: The cost estimate may have been marked as inactive or deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create a Cost Estimate: If no cost estimate exists, you will need to create one. This can be done using transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate for Material).
  Check Material Master: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that the relevant costing views are populated.
  Verify Plant and Valuation Area: Make sure that you are using the correct plant and valuation area where the cost estimate should exist.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure they are correctly configured for the material and the type of costing you are performing.
  Check Costing Date: Ensure that the costing date you are using is valid and corresponds to a period where a cost estimate is available.
  Consult with Finance Team: If you are unsure about the costing setup, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that the necessary configurations are in place.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK40N, CK24 (Display Cost Estimate), and CK13N (Display Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure).
  Costing Variants: Understand the role of costing variants in the cost estimation process and how they affect the creation and retrieval of cost estimates.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the relevant material to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially in the costing views.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on cost estimation processes and troubleshooting common errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK023 error and successfully create or retrieve the necessary cost estimates in SAP.