How To Fix CK215 - & costing level(s) selected for the cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 215

• Message text: & costing level(s) selected for the cost estimate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK215 - & costing level(s) selected for the cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK215 typically relates to issues encountered during the cost estimate process in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly in Product Costing. The error message indicates that there is a problem with the costing levels selected for the cost estimate.
  Cause of CK215 Error
  The CK215 error message can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Invalid Costing Level: The costing level selected for the cost estimate may not be valid or may not exist in the system.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly, or it may not allow the selected costing levels.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data (e.g., material master, BOM, routing) that is required for the cost estimate.
  Costing Type Configuration: The costing type may not be set up to allow the selected costing levels.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the cost estimate for the selected costing levels.
  
  Solution to CK215 Error
  To resolve the CK215 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Levels: Verify that the costing levels selected for the cost estimate are valid and exist in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration in the costing variant.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured to allow the selected costing levels. You can check this in the configuration settings for the costing variant (Transaction code OKKN).
  
  
  Validate Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (material master, BOM, routing) is complete and accurate. Check for any missing components or incorrect settings.
  
  
  Check Costing Type: Review the costing type settings to ensure that it allows the selected costing levels. You can do this in the configuration settings for costing types (Transaction code OKTZ).
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the cost estimate. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and OKKN (Costing Variants).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CK215 error.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to Product Costing and Cost Estimates for a deeper understanding of the process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CK215 error effectively.