How To Fix CK320 - Material & is not a configured material (please check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Material & is not a configured material (please check your entry)

What causes this issue?

You are trying to display a cost estimate for a material that can be
configured. To do this, a stock type must be assigned to the
configured material. Material &v1& you entered is not, however, a
stock type.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK320 - Material & is not a configured material (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message CK320, which states "Material & is not a configured material (please check your entry)," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material master data management. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified material in the configuration settings, which may be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Material Not Configured: The material you are trying to use has not been configured in the system. This could mean that the material does not exist in the material master or is not set up for the specific plant or valuation area.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number entered may be incorrect or mistyped. This could include leading or trailing spaces or incorrect characters.
  
  
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type assigned to the material may not be allowed for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., costing).
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The material may require specific configuration settings that have not been completed, such as BOM (Bill of Materials) or routing.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Issues: The material may not be available in the specific plant you are working with, or it may not be set up for the valuation area you are using.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material and check its configuration.
  
  
  Verify Material Number: Ensure that the material number is entered correctly without any typos. Check for leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  Check Material Type: Confirm that the material type is appropriate for the operation you are trying to perform. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  Complete Configuration: If the material requires specific configuration (like BOM or routing), ensure that these are set up correctly. You can use transaction codes CS01 (Create BOM) or CA01 (Create Routing) to set these up.
  
  
  Plant and Valuation Area: Make sure that the material is available in the plant you are working with and that it is set up for the correct valuation area. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the configuration requirements for the material, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CS01: Create BOM
  CA01: Create Routing
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK320 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.