How To Fix CK355 - Material PPS status & for material & in plant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Material PPS status & for material & in plant & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Material status &v1& for material &v2& in plant &v3& does not exist.

System Response

Material &V2& in plant &V3& is not costed.

How to fix this error?

Change the material status in the costing view of the material master.
<DS:TRAN.MM02>Change material master</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK355 - Material PPS status & for material & in plant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK355 typically indicates that there is an issue with the material's Product Planning Status (PPS) in the context of costing or material management. The error message suggests that the system cannot find the specified material in the given plant, which can occur for several reasons.
  Causes of CK355 Error
  
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified plant. This can happen if the material master data has not been set up correctly.
  
  
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may exist, but it is not assigned to the specified plant. Each material can be assigned to multiple plants, and if it is not assigned to the one you are trying to access, this error will occur.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being used in certain processes. For example, it could be marked as inactive or blocked.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the relevant views (e.g., Basic Data, Accounting, MRP).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the material in the specified plant.
  
  
  Solutions to CK355 Error
  
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material exists in the system by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and checking if it is available in the specified plant.
  
  
  Create/Extend Material: If the material does not exist in the specified plant, you may need to create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) or extend it to the plant using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  
  
  Review Material Status: Check the material status in the material master. Ensure that it is not blocked or inactive. You can do this in the Basic Data or Purchasing views.
  
  
  Check Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can do this by reviewing the plant-specific data in the material master.
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Run a consistency check on the material master data to identify any discrepancies. This can be done using transaction code MM02 to review and correct any missing or incorrect data.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified plant. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the CK355 error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material master data management and costing to understand the implications of material statuses and plant assignments.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK355 error and implement the appropriate solution.