How To Fix CK172 - Material & in plant &: No cost est. exists -> raw mat. cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Material & in plant &: No cost est. exists -> raw mat. cost estimate

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cost or select material &V1& in plant &V2& with
costing variant &V3&. However, the <DS:DE.CK_EKALREL>With quantity
structure</> indicator is not set in the costing view of the material
master record.

System Response

To determine a price for the material, the system first looked for a
<DS:GLOS.cost_estimate_without_quantity_structure>cost estimate without
quantity structure</>.
Because no cost estimate without quantity structure exists, the system
used the price in the material master. The planned costs for this
material will therefore go into the cost estimate as raw material
costs.

How to fix this error?

If you normally want to cost this material in a
<DS:GLOS.cost_estimate_with_quantity_structure>cost estimate with
quantity structure</>, set the <LS>With quantity structure</> indicator
in the material master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK172 - Material & in plant &: No cost est. exists -> raw mat. cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK172 indicates that there is no cost estimate available for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a cost-related transaction, such as a cost estimate or a valuation, and the system cannot find a valid cost estimate for the specified material.
  Cause:
  
  No Cost Estimate Created: The most common reason for this error is that a cost estimate has not been created for the material in the specified plant.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable to the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to missing cost information.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have the necessary settings or configurations to allow for cost estimates.
  Costing Version: The costing version being used may not have been activated or may not be valid for the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  Enter the material number and plant, and create a new cost estimate for the material.
  Ensure that all necessary data is filled in, including the costing variant and any relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Verify that the costing variant being used is correctly configured and applicable to the material.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Costing -> Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for the material in the specified plant using transaction code MM03.
  Ensure that the costing views are maintained and that the material is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant is properly configured for costing. This includes checking the controlling area and any relevant settings in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Activate Costing Version:
  
  If you are using a specific costing version, ensure that it is activated and valid for the material in question.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimates and this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Product Cost Controlling for more detailed information on cost estimates and related processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK172 error and ensure that a valid cost estimate exists for the material in the specified plant.