How To Fix CK303 - Previously released cost est. was used for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 303

• Message text: Previously released cost est. was used for material & in plant &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to cost material &v1& in plant &v2&, but the
standard cost estimate for this material has already been
<DS:GLOS.release>released</> in this period.

System Response

The system does not allow the material to be costed again in this
period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK303 - Previously released cost est. was used for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK303 indicates that a previously released cost estimate is being used for a material in a specific plant. This error typically arises during the process of creating or changing a cost estimate in the SAP system, particularly in the context of product costing.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Released Cost Estimate: The error occurs when there is already a released cost estimate for the material in the specified plant. SAP does not allow changes to be made to a cost estimate if a released version exists.
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate you are trying to create or modify may be in a status that does not allow it to be released or used while another released estimate exists.
  Costing Variant Settings: The settings in the costing variant may not allow for the creation of a new cost estimate if one is already released.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates: Use transaction code CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check if there is an existing released cost estimate for the material in the specified plant. If so, you may need to consider whether to use that estimate or to delete it if it is no longer needed.
  Release New Cost Estimate: If you need to create a new cost estimate, you may need to first release the existing one or create a new version of the cost estimate that does not conflict with the existing one.
  Change Costing Status: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the status of the existing cost estimate to allow for new estimates to be created.
  Consult with Finance/Controlling Team: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or changing cost estimates, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with accounting practices.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the settings in your costing variant, as they dictate how cost estimates are created and managed.
  Costing Run: If you are performing a costing run, ensure that the parameters are set correctly and that you are not trying to create a cost estimate that conflicts with existing ones.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on cost estimates and the implications of releasing or changing them.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.