How To Fix CK051 - Select at least one material

CK051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Select at least one material

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CK051 - Details

• The SAP error message CK051 ("Select at least one material") typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger or when performing a cost estimate in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the system requires at least one material to be selected for processing, but none has been selected.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Material Selected: The most straightforward cause is that the user has not selected any materials in the relevant transaction or screen.
  Filter Settings: Sometimes, filters or selection criteria may inadvertently exclude all materials, leading to this error.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain materials.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise in specific transactions where materials are expected to be selected, such as during cost estimates or when running reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select Materials: Ensure that at least one material is selected in the relevant screen or transaction. This may involve checking the selection