How To Fix CK168 - Cost estimate for material & / plant & is incorrect

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Cost estimate for material & / plant & is incorrect

What causes this issue?

The system found errors in the cost estimate of material component &V1&
from plant &V2&.

System Response

The results of raw material cost estimates that have errors are not
used in the product just costed. Only cost estimates that do not have
errors or that were released are used in <DS:GLOS.cost_rollup>cost
rollup</>.
All assemblies that contain material &V1& from plant &V2& in their
structure are indicated as incorrect.
The message sets the costing status of the <DS:GLOS.assembly>assembly
</> to 'costed with errors'.

How to fix this error?

Eliminate the error at the highest <DS:GLOS.low-level_code>low-level
code.</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK168 - Cost estimate for material & / plant & is incorrect ?

  The SAP error message CK168 indicates that there is an issue with the cost estimate for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises during the costing process when the system detects inconsistencies or errors in the cost estimate data.
  Causes of CK168 Error
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data or the cost component structure may be incomplete or missing necessary information.
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be appropriate for the material or plant.
  Costing Run Issues: The costing run may not have been executed properly, or there may be issues with the previous costing runs.
  Price Control Settings: The price control settings (standard price or moving average price) for the material may not be configured correctly.
  Costing Sheet Issues: The costing sheet may not be defined correctly, leading to incorrect calculations of costs.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being costed (e.g., blocked for costing).
  
  Solutions to CK168 Error
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the material and plant is complete and accurate. This includes the material master, BOM (Bill of Materials), routing, and any other relevant data.
  Review Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant being used is appropriate for the material and that it is configured correctly in the system.
  Execute Costing Run: If the costing run has not been executed, or if there were issues during the run, re-execute the costing run for the material.
  Verify Price Control: Check the price control settings for the material to ensure they are set correctly (either standard price or moving average price).
  Examine Costing Sheet: Review the costing sheet to ensure it is defined correctly and that all necessary cost components are included.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked for costing and that it is in a status that allows for costing to be performed.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), or CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CK168 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for costing and material management to understand the configuration and processes involved.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) and Material Management (MM).