How To Fix CK164 - Future cost estimate has unsuitable error status

CK164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Future cost estimate has unsuitable error status

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to <DS:GLOS.release>release</> a
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</> that has an
inappropriate costing status. Standard cost estimates must have the
costing status <LS>VO</> (marked without errors) before they can be
released.

System Response

The cost estimate cannot be released.

How to fix this error?

Cost and <DS:GLOS.marking>mark</> the material again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK164 - Future cost estimate has unsuitable error status ?

  The SAP error message CK164, which states "Future cost estimate has unsuitable error status," typically occurs during the process of creating or processing a cost estimate in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of the future cost estimate, which prevents it from being processed further.
  Causes:
  
  Error Status: The cost estimate may have been created with an error status, meaning that there are issues that need to be resolved before it can be used.
  Incomplete Data: Required data for the cost estimate may be missing or incorrect, leading to an invalid status.
  Locked Objects: The cost estimate might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are preventing it from being updated or processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that are not aligned with the requirements for creating or processing cost estimates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the cost