How To Fix CK153 - Cost estimate marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Cost estimate marked

What causes this issue?

The results of the standard cost estimate were written to the material
master record as the future standard price.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK153 - Cost estimate marked ?

  The SAP error message CK153, which states "Cost estimate marked," typically occurs in the context of cost estimating in SAP, particularly when dealing with material cost estimates. This message indicates that the cost estimate you are trying to work with has been marked, which means it is not available for further processing or changes.
  Cause:
  
  
  Cost Estimate Marked: The cost estimate has been marked for some reason, which could be due to:
  
  It has been marked manually by a user.
  It has been marked as a result of a previous process (e.g., a closing period).
  It may be part of a locked period for financial reporting.
  
  
  
  Status of the Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may have a status that prevents it from being changed or processed further.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Unmark the Cost Estimate: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unmark the cost estimate. This can typically be done through the transaction code CK24 (Change Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure). Look for an option to unmark or change the status of the cost estimate.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify or unmark the cost estimate. If you do not have the required permissions, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or a user with the appropriate rights.
  
  
  Review the Cost Estimate Status: Check the status of the cost estimate to understand why it is marked. You can do this by reviewing the cost estimate in the relevant transaction (e.g., CK13N for displaying cost estimates).
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the cost estimate is marked due to a specific business process (like a closing period), consult your organization's documentation or SAP guidelines to understand the implications of unmarking it.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK13N (Display Cost Estimate), CK24 (Change Cost Estimate), and CK40N (Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to cost estimating that might address this issue.
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and their settings, as they can influence how cost estimates are processed and marked.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CK153 error message effectively.