How To Fix CK399 - Costing is not allowed for material/PPS status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 399

• Message text: Costing is not allowed for material/PPS status

What causes this issue?

Material &V2& in plant &V3& has material status &V1&. The setting for
this status is such that costing cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the material status in the costing view and the MRP 1 view in the
master record of material &V2& in plant &V3&. (Field <LS>MAT/PPS
status</>)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK399 - Costing is not allowed for material/PPS status ?

  The SAP error message CK399, which states "Costing is not allowed for material/PPS status," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a costing run for a material that is in a status that does not allow for costing. This can happen for various reasons related to the material's configuration or status in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that restricts costing. This could be due to the material being marked as "blocked" or having a specific status that prevents costing.
  PPS (Product Planning Status): The material might be in a Product Planning Status that does not allow for costing. This is often related to the material being in a planning phase or not being fully set up for production.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information in the costing view.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant being used may not be configured to allow costing for the specific material type or status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Review the material status in the material master (transaction code MM03). Ensure that the status allows for costing. If necessary, change the status to one that permits costing.
  Review PPS Settings: Check the Product Planning Status of the material. If it is not set up correctly, you may need to adjust it to allow for costing.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that all necessary fields in the material master, especially in the costing view, are filled out correctly. This includes the valuation class, price control, and any other relevant fields.
  Costing Variant Configuration: Review the settings of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it is configured to allow costing for the material type in question.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the material status and costing restrictions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities for the material in question.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and costing within SAP.