How To Fix CK118 - Allowance for marking for company code &1 not removed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Allowance for marking for company code &1 not removed

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cancel the allowance for marking for company code
&, although no plant or valuation area is assigned to this company
code.

System Response

Allowance for marking is not cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
&sys_admin&
Check the assignment of plants/valuation areas to this company code.
Every plant and valuation area must be assigned to a company code for
the cost estimate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK118 - Allowance for marking for company code &1 not removed ?

  The SAP error message CK118, which states "Allowance for marking for company code &1 not removed," typically occurs in the context of product costing and inventory management. This error indicates that there is an issue with the allowance for marking (a type of cost allocation) that has not been properly removed or adjusted for a specific company code.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Costing Run: The error may arise if a costing run was not completed successfully, leaving the allowance for marking in place.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the costing settings for the company code, leading to discrepancies in how allowances are handled.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from removing the allowance.
  Locked Records: If the records related to the allowance are locked (e.g., due to ongoing transactions or processes), the system may not be able to remove the allowance.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Costing Run Status: Verify if the costing run was completed successfully. If it was interrupted, you may need to restart or complete the costing run.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the company code in the controlling area. Ensure that the settings for allowances and cost allocations are correctly defined.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the relevant master data and transaction data. Look for any discrepancies that may need to be resolved.
  Unlock Records: If records are locked, identify the transactions or processes that are causing the lock and resolve them. This may involve waiting for other processes to complete or manually unlocking records if appropriate.
  Manual Adjustment: If necessary, you may need to manually adjust the allowance for marking through appropriate transactions or reports in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Mark/Release Cost Estimates).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on product costing and allowances to understand the underlying processes and configurations better.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK118 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.