How To Fix CK214 - No active standard cost estimates exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: No active standard cost estimates exist

What causes this issue?

There is no active <GL:Plankalkulation>Standard Cost Estimate</> on &V1&
for material &V2& in plant &V3&.
The standard cost estimate only becomes active when the costing results
are marked and released in the material master record.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
Create a standard cost estimate for the material if necessary.
If there is data in production planning and control, then create a
<DS:GLOS.Kalkulation_mit_Mengengernst>Cost Estimate with Quantity
Structure</>.
<DS:TRAN.CK11N>Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure</>
If there is no such data, create a
<DS:GLOS.Kalkulation_ohne_Mengengernst>Cost Estimate Without Quantity
Structure</>.
<DS:TRAN.KKPAN>Create Cost Estimate Without Quantity Structure</>
Mark the standard cost estimate.
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Marking Standard Cost Estimates</>
Release the standard cost estimate.
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Releasing Standard Cost Estimates</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK214 - No active standard cost estimates exist ?

  The SAP error message CK214 "No active standard cost estimates exist" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material management when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires a standard cost estimate, but there are no valid or active standard cost estimates available for the material in question.
  Causes:
  
  No Standard Cost Estimate Created: The most common reason for this error is that a standard cost estimate has not been created for the material in the relevant period.
  Inactive Cost Estimate: The standard cost estimate may exist but is not marked as active. Only active cost estimates can be used for valuation.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, it may prevent the use of certain cost estimates.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the valuation class may not be linked to a valid cost estimate.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Standard Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Standard Cost Estimate) to create a new standard cost estimate for the material.
  Ensure that you select the correct costing variant and that all necessary data is provided.
  
  
  
  Activate Existing Cost Estimate:
  
  If a cost estimate exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code CK24 (Change Standard Cost Estimate) and mark it as active.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Verify that the costing variant used is correctly configured and applicable for the material. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OKKN).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Check the accounting view to ensure that the valuation class is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  If the period is closed, you may need to open it or create a new cost estimate for the next period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  CK24: Change Standard Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  CKM3N: Display Material Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to cost estimates.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost estimates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK214 error and ensure that standard cost estimates are available for your materials.