How To Fix CK388 - Process cannot be costed with the cost estimate

CK388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Process cannot be costed with the cost estimate

What causes this issue?

According to the material type, the object to be costed is a process.

System Response

Processes cannot be costed in material costing.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK388 - Process cannot be costed with the cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK388 ("Process cannot be costed with the cost estimate") typically occurs in the context of product costing and cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the costing process for a particular material or product, which prevents the system from generating a valid cost estimate.
  Causes of CK388 Error
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the material or process may be incomplete or missing. This includes:
  
  Material master data
  Bill of Materials (BOM)
  Routing information
  
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly or may not be applicable for the specific process.
  
  
  Costing Type: The costing type may not be set up to allow for the costing of the specific process.
  
  
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow for costing, such as being marked for deletion or not being released.
  
  
  Process Order Issues: If the costing