How To Fix CK285 - Cost estimate for material & in plant & cannot be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 285

• Message text: Cost estimate for material & in plant & cannot be released

What causes this issue?

During the costing run, the system set the costing status to &v3& for
material &v1& in plant &v2&. You are attempting to write the results of
the cost estimate to the material master record by releasing the cost
estimate. You can only release the cost estimate if it has the status
'VO' (<DS:GLOS.Vormerkung>Marked</> without errors).

System Response

The cost estimate cannot be released.

How to fix this error?

First mark the costing run.
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Edit costing run</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK285 - Cost estimate for material & in plant & cannot be released ?

  The SAP error message CK285 indicates that a cost estimate for a material in a specific plant cannot be released. This error typically arises during the cost estimation process in SAP, particularly when trying to release a cost estimate that has not met certain criteria or has encountered issues.
  Causes of CK285 Error
  
  
  Incomplete Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may not be complete or may have missing components, such as missing overhead costs or missing material prices.
  
  
  Locked Cost Estimate: The cost estimate might be locked by another user or process, preventing it from being released.
  
  
  Invalid Status: The cost estimate may be in a status that does not allow it to be released (e.g., it might be marked as "not released" or "in process").
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like BOM, routing, or material master) may be missing or incorrect, which can prevent the cost estimate from being valid.
  
  
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency conversion or currency settings that prevent the cost estimate from being processed.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations at the plant level that are causing the issue.
  
  
  Solutions to CK285 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Status: Verify the status of the cost estimate in the system. Ensure that it is not locked and is in a state that allows for release.
  
  
  Review Cost Components: Go through the cost components of the estimate to ensure that all necessary components are included and correctly calculated.
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (BOM, routing, material master) is complete and accurate. If any data is missing, update it accordingly.
  
  
  Unlock Cost Estimate: If the cost estimate is locked, identify the user or process that has it locked and resolve the issue (e.g., by contacting the user or waiting for the process to complete).
  
  
  Currency Settings: Check the currency settings and ensure that they are correctly configured for the cost estimate.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific notes related to the error message CK285.
  
  
  Use Transaction CK40N: You can use transaction CK40N to analyze the cost estimate and see if there are any issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Release Cost Estimate).
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and their configurations, as they can affect how cost estimates are processed.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to release the cost estimate has the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK285 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.