How To Fix CK042 - Costing data are inconsistent

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Costing data are inconsistent

What causes this issue?

The system found the header data for the cost estimate, but could not
find any item data. Possible causes are errors during reorganization or
on the database.

How to fix this error?

Notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK042 - Costing data are inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message CK042, which states "Costing data are inconsistent," typically arises during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data, cost estimates, or when performing a cost calculation. This error indicates that there are discrepancies or inconsistencies in the costing data that prevent the system from processing the cost estimate correctly.
  Causes of CK042 Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Material Master Data: The material master data may have missing or incorrect information, such as valuation class, price control indicators, or costing views.
  
  
  Missing Costing Variants: The costing variant used for the cost estimate may not be properly configured or may be missing necessary parameters.
  
  
  Incorrect Costing Data: There may be inconsistencies in the cost components, such as overhead rates, labor costs, or material costs that do not align with the expected values.
  
  
  Changes in Master Data: If there have been recent changes to the material master or related data (like BOMs or routings), these changes may not have been properly reflected in the costing data.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Valuation Data: Valuation data for materials may be missing or incorrectly set up, leading to inconsistencies during the costing process.
  
  
  Solutions to CK042 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Review the material master data for the affected materials. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially in the costing views.
  
  
  Review Costing Variants: Verify that the costing variant being used is correctly configured. Check the settings for the costing variant in transaction OKEQ.
  
  
  Analyze Cost Components: Look into the cost components used in the cost estimate. Ensure that all relevant cost elements are defined and that their values are consistent.
  
  
  Recalculate Cost Estimates: If there have been changes to the material master or related data, try recalculating the cost estimates. Use transaction CK11N to create a new cost estimate or CK24 to reprocess existing estimates.
  
  
  Check for Missing Data: Ensure that all necessary data, such as BOMs and routings, are complete and correctly linked to the materials being costed.
  
  
  Use Transaction CKM3: This transaction can be used to analyze the costing data for materials and identify any inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CK042 error.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK24 (Reprocess Cost Estimate), and CKM3 (Display Costing).
  
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the role of costing variants in the costing process and ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing processes and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistencies causing the CK042 error in SAP.