How To Fix CK161 - No costing type found for standard cost estimate

CK161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No costing type found for standard cost estimate

What causes this issue?

There is no longer a <DS:GLOS.costing_type>costing type</> for the
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</>.

System Response

You cannot <DS:GLOS.release>release</> the standard cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK161 - No costing type found for standard cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK161 ("No costing type found for standard cost estimate") typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when trying to create or update a standard cost estimate for a material. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid costing type for the standard cost estimate you are trying to create or update.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Type: The costing type required for the standard cost estimate is not defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for costing types may not be properly set up in the controlling area or company code.
  Inactive Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, particularly in the accounting view.
  Costing Version: The costing version being used may not be valid or may not have been activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings