How To Fix CK040 - Material & in plant & has no valuation data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Material & in plant & has no valuation data

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cost material &V1& in plant &V2&, but no
valuation data has been been maintained for this material.

How to fix this error?

Create a valuation view in the <DS:GLOS.material_master_record>material
master record</> of the material.
<DS:TRAN.MM02>Change material master</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK040 - Material & in plant & has no valuation data ?

  The SAP error message CK040 indicates that a material in a specific plant does not have any valuation data. This typically occurs in the context of material valuation and costing processes within SAP, particularly when trying to perform activities such as creating a cost estimate or running a costing report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Data: The material may not have been assigned a valuation class or may not have any valuation data maintained in the system.
  Material Master Data: The material master record for the specific plant may not be fully maintained, particularly in the Accounting view.
  Plant-Specific Data: The valuation data might be missing specifically for the plant in question, even if it exists for other plants.
  Inactive Material: The material might be marked as inactive or not available for valuation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the valuation area or valuation method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the Accounting view for the specific plant.
  Ensure that the valuation class and other relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Valuation Data:
  
  If the valuation data is missing, you can maintain it using transaction code MM02 to update the material master.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class and that the necessary valuation data is entered.
  
  
  
  Check Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Verify that the material is set up correctly for the specific plant. If the material is used in multiple plants, ensure that the valuation data is maintained for each plant.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system related to material valuation. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Customizing (SPRO) for Material Management and Costing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material valuation and costing.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Materials:
  
  Ensure that the material is active and available for valuation. If it is inactive, you may need to reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  
  
  Valuation Classes: Understand how valuation classes are used to determine the valuation of materials in SAP.
  Material Valuation Methods: Familiarize yourself with different valuation methods (e.g., standard price, moving average price) and how they affect material costing.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further investigation.