How To Fix CK354 - Material & in plant & has material status & : &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Material & in plant & has material status & : &

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& in plant &V2& has material status &V3&. The setting for
this status is such that a message is issued when the header material
is costed if the material is used as a BOM item.

System Response

The header material will be costed with or without errors, depending on
the message type.

How to fix this error?

Check the material status in the costing view and in the MRP 1 view in
the master record for material &V1& in plant &V2&. (Field <LS>MAT-/PPS
status</>)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK354 - Material & in plant & has material status & : & ?

  The SAP error message CK354 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material status of a specific material in a particular plant. This error often arises during processes such as costing, inventory management, or material master data maintenance. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Material Status: The material has a status that restricts certain operations. For example, it may be set to "Blocked" or "Inactive," preventing transactions like costing or inventory movements.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may have different statuses or settings at the plant level that are causing the error.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the material master or in the costing settings that are not aligned with the intended operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the status of the material in the relevant plant.
  If the material is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to allow the desired operations.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can change the material status using transaction code MM02. Ensure that the material is set to an active status that allows costing or other required operations.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if there are any plant-specific settings that might be affecting the material. This can include checking the views in the material master that are relevant to the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult with Configuration Team:
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to configuration, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the settings for material status and costing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations you are attempting. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Material Status Codes: Familiarize yourself with the different material status codes and their implications. Common statuses include:
  
  Blocked: Prevents all transactions.
  Inactive: Prevents certain transactions but may allow others.
  Active: Allows all transactions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and costing processes.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.