How To Fix CK338 - Company code &1: Cancellation not allowed

CK338 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 338

• Message text: Company code &1: Cancellation not allowed

What causes this issue?

Company code &v1&:
You are attempting to cancel marking for the current period &V1& &V2&.
However, a standard cost estimate had already been released.

System Response

It is therefore not possible to carry out the organizational measure
'Allow marking' retrospectively and cancel the marking of standard cost
estimates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK338 - Company code &1: Cancellation not allowed ?

  The SAP error message CK338 ("Company code &1: Cancellation not allowed") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and material management (MM) when there is an attempt to cancel a document or transaction that is not permitted for the specified company code. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to reverse a material document, cancel a cost center, or adjust a financial transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document you are trying to cancel may be in a status that does not allow for cancellation. For example, if the document has already been settled or if it is part of a closed period.
  Company Code Configuration: The company code may have specific settings that restrict cancellations. This could be due to configuration settings in the controlling area or financial accounting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform cancellation for that specific company code.
  Posting Period: The posting