How To Fix CK318 - Cost estimate for material & contains errors -> Planned price

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Cost estimate for material & contains errors -> Planned price

What causes this issue?

When an assembly was valuated, the system found that the cost component
split of material component &V1& from plant &V2& contains errors.

System Response

The cost component split with errors is not changed. Instead,
valuation is carried out with a price from the material master. This
result goes into the cost rollup. This happens so that the costing
result of the finished product is still meaningful.
<ZH>Note</> The subsequent valuation is always with valuation variant
&V3&. Valuations with a manual cost component split are not taken
into account. This affects the following two cases:
strategy '8': valuation with manual cost component split
the possibility to calcualte manual cost component splits in addition
to the valuation strategy entered.

How to fix this error?

Analyze the cost component split with errors and solve them.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK318 - Cost estimate for material & contains errors -> Planned price ?

  The SAP error message CK318 indicates that there are issues with the cost estimate for a material, specifically related to the planned price. This error typically arises during the cost estimation process in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when using the CK11N or CK40N transactions for creating or changing cost estimates.
  Causes of CK318 Error
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrect. This includes missing information in the accounting view or the costing view.
  
  
  Price Control Indicator: The price control indicator (standard price or moving average price) may not be set correctly for the material.
  
  
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be configured properly, leading to issues in calculating the planned price.
  
  
  Cost Components: There may be issues with the cost components or cost element assignments in the cost estimate.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If there are discrepancies in currency settings or if the currency conversion is not set up correctly, it can lead to errors in planned pricing.
  
  
  Missing Costing Data: If the necessary costing data (like overhead rates, labor rates, etc.) is not maintained, it can cause errors in the cost estimate.
  
  
  Solutions to CK318 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Pay special attention to the accounting and costing views.
  
  
  Review Price Control Settings: Verify the price control indicator for the material. If it is set to standard price, ensure that the standard price is maintained correctly.
  
  
  Examine Costing Variants: Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  Validate Cost Components: Review the cost components and ensure that they are correctly assigned and that all necessary cost elements are included.
  
  
  Currency Configuration: Ensure that the currency settings are correct and that any necessary currency conversion settings are in place.
  
  
  Maintain Costing Data: Make sure that all required costing data, such as overhead rates and labor rates, are maintained in the system.
  
  
  Re-run the Cost Estimate: After making the necessary corrections, re-run the cost estimate to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the CK318 error for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files for detailed information on cost estimation processes and troubleshooting.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the CK318 error related to planned pricing in SAP.