How To Fix CK342 - Cost estimate has not yet been marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Cost estimate has not yet been marked

What causes this issue?

You are trying to release a cost estimate for a material that was not
yet marked. Although a previous cost estimate was already marked in
the material master reocrd, it was overwritten with the new cost
estimate. This new cost estimate has not yet been marked.

System Response

You cannot release the new cost estimate for the material.

How to fix this error?

Mark the new cost estimate and then release it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK342 - Cost estimate has not yet been marked ?

  The SAP error message CK342, which states "Cost estimate has not yet been marked," typically occurs in the context of cost estimating in SAP, particularly when dealing with material cost estimates. This error indicates that the cost estimate you are trying to use has not been marked for further processing, which is a necessary step before it can be used in various transactions, such as production orders or purchasing.
  Cause:
  
  Unmarked Cost Estimate: The primary cause of this error is that the cost estimate has been created but not marked. In SAP, marking a cost estimate is a way to indicate that it is finalized and can be used for further processes.
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate may be in a status that does not allow it to be marked, such as being in a draft state or not being released.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to mark the cost estimate.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Mark the Cost Estimate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CK24 (Mark Cost Estimate).
  Enter the relevant details (such as the material number and the costing variant).
  Execute the transaction to mark the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Status:
  
  Use transaction CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check the status of the cost estimate.
  Ensure that the cost estimate is complete and ready to be marked.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to mark cost estimates. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant used allows for marking. Some configurations may restrict marking based on specific criteria.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for any specific procedures related to cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variant settings, as they can affect how cost estimates are created and marked.
  Costing Run: If you are performing a costing run, ensure that all necessary prerequisites are met before executing the run.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to cost estimates and their marking.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK342 error and successfully mark your cost estimate for further processing.