How To Fix CK220 - Material/plant &/& can only be costed with unit costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Material/plant &/& can only be costed with unit costing

What causes this issue?

The material can only be costed in unit costing.
The <DS:DE.CK_EKALREL>With quantity structure</> indicator in the
costing view of the material master record is not set.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK220 - Material/plant &/& can only be costed with unit costing ?

  The SAP error message CK220 indicates that the material/plant combination you are trying to cost cannot be processed using the current costing method. Specifically, it suggests that the material can only be costed using unit costing, which is a method that calculates costs based on individual units rather than aggregated costs.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Type: The material is set up in a way that it can only be costed using unit costing. This typically happens when the material is configured for specific costing methods that do not allow for standard or other types of costing.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may have settings that restrict the costing method. For example, it may be set to a specific valuation class or costing variant that does not support the costing method you are trying to use.
  Plant Settings: The plant settings may also restrict the costing method available for the material.
  Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may not be compatible with the material's configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Review the material master record for the material in question. Ensure that the costing type is set correctly and that it allows for the desired costing method.
  Costing Variant: Verify the costing variant being used. Make sure it is appropriate for the material and plant combination. You may need to create or modify a costing variant that supports the required costing method.
  Use Unit Costing: If the material is indeed set up for unit costing, you may need to perform the costing using the unit costing method. This can be done by selecting the appropriate costing type in the costing run.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure costing for materials and plants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Run: Understand how to perform a costing run in SAP and the different costing methods available.
  Material Valuation: Familiarize yourself with how materials are valued in SAP and the implications of different costing methods.
  Configuration: If you have access, review the configuration settings in the SAP system related to costing and material management.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities in SAP.
  
  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).