How To Fix CK101 - You must save the cost component split

CK101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: You must save the cost component split

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to save the <DS:GLOS.cost_element_itemization>cost
element itemization</> of the cost estimate without the
<DS:GLOS.cost_component_split>cost component split</>.

System Response

The cost estimate is not saved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to save the cost element itemization for the cost estimate,
you must also save the cost component split.
In material costing, cost estimates are always saved with the cost
component split.
If you still get this system message, notify your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK101 - You must save the cost component split ?

  The SAP error message CK101, which states "You must save the cost component split," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and product costing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires the cost component split to be saved before proceeding with further actions, such as posting or saving a document.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incomplete Cost Component Split: The cost component split has not been fully defined or saved in the system.
  Missing Data: Required fields in the cost component split are not filled out, leading to an incomplete entry.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute requires a valid cost component split, which has not been established yet.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK101 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Component Split:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., CK11N for cost estimate).
  Ensure that the cost component split is