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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Costing > Costing Type.
  Ensure that the costing type for standard cost estimates is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant being used (Transaction code: CK40N).
  Ensure that it is active and properly configured to include the necessary costing types.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction code: MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the accounting view to ensure that the material is set up correctly for costing.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Version:
  
  Ensure that the costing version you are using is valid and has been activated.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Costing Version.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing types and standard cost estimates for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Run Costing in the Correct Order:
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct sequence of steps for running the costing process, as certain prerequisites may need to be met before executing a standard cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK40N: Create/Change Standard Cost Estimate
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK161 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.