How To Fix CK173 - Material & in plant &: Costing status not allowed for material type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Material & in plant &: Costing status not allowed for material type

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& in plant &V2& is assigned to a
<DS:GLOS.material_type>material type</> for which the costing view in
the material master record is not allowed.

System Response

The system does not cost the material.

How to fix this error?

Check the material type for material &v1& in the material master record
under <LS>Administrative data</>.
<DS:TRAN.MM03> Display material master record </>
&sys_admin&
If desired, go into Customizing for Logistics General and set the
<LS>Costing</> indicator for the material type.
<DS:TRAN.OMS2> Change material type </>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK173 - Material & in plant &: Costing status not allowed for material type ?

  The SAP error message CK173 indicates that the costing status for a material in a specific plant is not allowed for the material type. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material that has not been properly configured for costing.
  Cause:
  
  Material Type Configuration: The material type may not be set up to allow costing. Certain material types (like non-stock materials) may not be intended for costing.
  Costing Status: The material may have a costing status that prevents it from being included in cost estimates. For example, if the material is marked as "not relevant for costing" or if it has not been released for costing.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant settings for the material may not allow for costing, or the material may not be assigned to the correct valuation area.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data for costing (like valuation class, price control, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the material type. Ensure that it is configured to allow costing.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP configuration team to adjust the material type settings.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Status:
  
  Check the costing status of the material in the material master. You can do this in the Accounting view of the material master.
  If the material is not relevant for costing, you may need to change its status or create a new material that is relevant.
  
  
  
  Validate Plant Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and that the plant settings allow for costing.
  Check the valuation area settings in the configuration to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Complete Missing Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is complete, including valuation class, price control (standard price or moving average price), and any other relevant fields.
  If any data is missing, update the material master accordingly.
  
  
  
  Costing Run:
  
  If you are trying to run a costing run, ensure that all prerequisites are met, and that the costing variant is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing and material types.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on material types and costing to understand the implications of different settings.
  
  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 Material Management (MM) and Controlling (CO) modules.