How To Fix CK349 - Carry out costing in the background

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 349

• Message text: Carry out costing in the background

What causes this issue?

The cost estimate contains more than &v1& materials. This leads to a
high system load.

System Response

Costing is cancelled online.

How to fix this error?

Carry out costing as a costing run in the background. If you specify a
target host, you can cost online at the same time.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK349 - Carry out costing in the background ?

  The SAP error message CK349, which states "Carry out costing in the background," typically occurs when the system is unable to perform a costing run in the foreground due to various reasons, such as system performance issues, large data volumes, or specific configuration settings.
  Cause:
  
  Large Data Volume: If the material master or production order has a large amount of data, the system may not be able to process it in real-time.
  System Performance: The system may be under heavy load, causing it to suggest background processing to avoid timeouts or performance degradation.
  Configuration Settings: Certain settings in the costing variant or in the system configuration may dictate that costing should be done in the background.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations for executing costing in the foreground may also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Run Costing in Background: The simplest solution is to follow the system's suggestion and run the costing in the background. You can do this by selecting the option to execute the costing in the background when prompted.
  Check System Load: Monitor the system performance and load. If the system is under heavy load, consider running the costing during off-peak hours.
  Review Configuration: Check the costing variant settings and ensure that they are configured correctly. You may need to consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing operations. If not, contact your SAP security team to adjust the roles and permissions.
  Batch Job Scheduling: If you frequently encounter this issue, consider scheduling regular batch jobs for costing to manage large volumes of data more effectively.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to initiate costing processes.
  Background Job Monitoring: Use transaction code SM37 to monitor background jobs and check the status of the costing jobs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing in your version of SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing processes and background job management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.