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

CK342 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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