How To Fix CK283 - The marked standard price will be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 283

• Message text: The marked standard price will be overwritten

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to <DS:GLOS.marking>mark</> a standard cost estimate
for a material. A standard cost estimate for this material has already
been marked.

System Response

In you mark this standard cost estimate, its results will be written to
the material master record as the future standard price.
The price currently shown in the material master record as the future
standard price will be overwritten.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK283 - The marked standard price will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message CK283 ("The marked standard price will be overwritten") typically occurs in the context of material valuation and costing in SAP. This message indicates that the standard price of a material is being changed, which can have implications for inventory valuation and financial reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Standard Price Change: The error usually arises when there is an attempt to change the standard price of a material that is already marked for a price change. This can happen during the cost estimate process or when manually updating the material master data.
  Costing Run: If a costing run is being executed and the system detects that the standard price is marked for change, it will issue this warning to prevent unintentional overwriting of the price.
  Material Master Settings: The material may have specific settings that prevent changes to the standard price without proper authorization or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Material Master: Check the material master data for the specific material in question. Look for any flags or indicators that show the standard price is marked for change.
  Costing Run: If you are in the process of executing a costing run, ensure that you have completed any necessary steps before attempting to change the standard price. You may need to finalize the costing run or adjust the settings.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the standard price. If not, you may need to contact your SAP administrator or a colleague with the appropriate permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling standard price changes. There may be specific procedures to follow.
  Use Transaction CK24: If you need to change the standard price, you can use transaction CK24 to mark the price change appropriately and then proceed with the update.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Change Standard Price).
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and their settings, as they can affect how standard prices are managed.
  Material Valuation: Review the material valuation methods used in your organization, as they can impact how standard prices are set and changed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address specific issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and material management (MM) modules.