How To Fix CK394 - No cost estimate has been created for costing run & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 394

• Message text: No cost estimate has been created for costing run & &

What causes this issue?

To be able to write future standard prices to the material master
record with the costing run, cost estimates have to have been created
with this costing run.

System Response

No release is carried out for this costing run.

How to fix this error?

First cost the materials that were selected with the costing run, and
then carry out release.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK394 - No cost estimate has been created for costing run & & ?

  The SAP error message CK394 ("No cost estimate has been created for costing run & &") typically occurs in the context of product costing when a costing run is executed, but no cost estimates are generated for the specified materials or products. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like material master, BOM, routing, etc.) may not be set up correctly or may be missing for the materials being costed.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used in the costing run may not be configured properly or may not be assigned to the relevant materials.
  Costing Run Parameters: The parameters set for the costing run may not include the materials or may be incorrectly defined.
  Status of Materials: The materials may be in a status that prevents costing, such as being marked for deletion or not being active.
  Costing Type: The costing type may not be appropriate for the materials being processed.
  Costing Version: The costing version may not be set up correctly or may not be active.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data for the materials (material master, BOM, routing) is complete and correctly configured.
  Review Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant used in the costing run is correctly set up and assigned to the materials.
  Examine Costing Run Parameters: Check the parameters used in the costing run to ensure that they include the relevant materials and are correctly defined.
  Material Status: Confirm that the materials are active and not marked for deletion. You can check this in the material master record.
  Costing Type and Version: Ensure that the correct costing type and version are being used and that they are active.
  Run Costing in Test Mode: If possible, run the costing in test mode to identify any issues without affecting live data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) to manage and review cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing runs and error messages.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to product costing and costing runs for additional guidance on setup and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.