How To Fix CK078 - No materials were selected for the costing run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No materials were selected for the costing run

What causes this issue?

Either the system did not select any materials for the costing run, or
you have not flagged any low-level codes for the selected materials.

System Response

The system cannot carry out the costing run.

How to fix this error?

Choose <LS>Costing run -> Change</>.
If the <LS>Costing level overview</> function is
<ZH>active</>, choose this function and select the costing levels that
you want to cost, and save the costing run.
<ZH>not active</>, you must carry out selection, and possibly also
quantity structure determination.
Execute the costing run.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK078 - No materials were selected for the costing run ?

  The SAP error message CK078 ("No materials were selected for the costing run") typically occurs during the costing run process in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when using the product costing functionality. This error indicates that the system did not find any materials that meet the selection criteria for the costing run you are trying to execute.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined for the costing run may be too restrictive, resulting in no materials being selected. This could include parameters like material type, plant, or valuation area.
  Material Status: The materials you are trying to cost may not be in a status that allows them to be included in the costing run (e.g., they may be marked as inactive or obsolete).
  Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not include the materials you are trying to cost.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for the materials (like BOMs, routings, or cost estimates) may be missing or incomplete.
  Date Range: The date range specified for the costing run may not include any relevant materials.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Selection Criteria: Check the selection criteria you have set for the costing run. Ensure that they are broad enough to include the materials you want to cost.
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the materials in question. Ensure they are active and available for costing.
  Validate Costing Variant: Review the costing variant settings to ensure they are configured correctly and include the necessary parameters for the materials.
  Ensure Master Data Completeness: Make sure that all required master data (BOMs, routings, etc.) is complete and correctly maintained for the materials you want to cost.
  Adjust Date Range: If applicable, check the date range for the costing run and adjust it to include the relevant materials.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to perform costing activities.
  Costing Variants: Familiarize yourself with the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN, as they define how the costing process will be executed.
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure all necessary information is available.
  Costing Reports: Use costing reports (e.g., S_ALR_87013611) to analyze existing cost estimates and identify any discrepancies.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.