How To Fix CK414 - Costing variant & does not allow marking or releasing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 414

• Message text: Costing variant & does not allow marking or releasing

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to mark or release a cost estimate that was carried
out with costing variant &v1&. According to the
<DS:GLOS.costing_type>costing type</>, this costing variant is not
defined for the standard cost estimate.

System Response

It is not possible to mark or release the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Select a costing variant that is defined for the standard cost
estimate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK414 - Costing variant & does not allow marking or releasing ?

  The SAP error message CK414 typically indicates that there is an issue with the costing variant configuration or the status of the cost estimate in the system. This error occurs when you attempt to mark or release a cost estimate, but the system does not allow it due to certain conditions not being met.
  Cause of CK414 Error
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured to allow marking or releasing. This could be due to settings that restrict these actions based on the status of the cost estimate.
  
  
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate you are trying to mark or release may not be in a valid status. For example, if the cost estimate is already marked or released, or if it is in a status that does not allow further processing.
  
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the marking or releasing of the cost estimate.
  
  
  Costing Run Issues: If there are issues with the costing run or if the costing run has not been completed successfully, this can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution to CK414 Error
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration of the costing variant (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the settings for marking and releasing are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Estimate Status:
  
  Check the status of the cost estimate you are trying to mark or release (Transaction code: CK13N).
  Ensure that it is in a status that allows marking or releasing.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the marking or releasing actions. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Costing Run Completion:
  
  Ensure that the costing run has been completed successfully. You can check the logs for any errors or warnings that may have occurred during the costing run.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CK24: Mark Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Release Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and cost estimates.
  
  
  Training: Consider training sessions for users involved in cost accounting to ensure they understand the processes and configurations related to cost estimates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK414 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.