How To Fix CK420 - Enter a costing run, a plant or a company code

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Enter a costing run, a plant or a company code

What causes this issue?

In order to update the prices in the material master, you must specify
the selection criteria for the materials.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You have two options for the selction of materials for price update:
You can select the material prices to be updated by means of the
costing run
or
Carry out selection using a selection of material numbers. In this
case, you must also enter a plant or a company code, a costing variant
and a key date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK420 - Enter a costing run, a plant or a company code ?

  The SAP error message CK420 ("Enter a costing run, a plant or a company code") typically occurs in the context of product costing in SAP, particularly when you are trying to execute a costing run or perform a costing-related transaction without providing the necessary parameters.
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system requires specific information to proceed with a costing run, but that information is missing. The required parameters include:
  
  Costing Run: A unique identifier for the costing run you want to execute.
  Plant: The plant for which the costing is being performed.
  Company Code: The company code associated with the costing run.
  
  If any of these parameters are not provided or are incorrectly entered, the system will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK420 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all the required fields in the transaction screen where you are encountering the error. Specifically, make sure to enter:
  
  A valid costing run.
  The appropriate plant.
  The correct company code.
  
  
  
  Create a Costing Run: If you do not have a costing run created, you may need to create one. This can typically be done in the transaction code CK40N (Costing Run) or CK11N (Single-Item Costing).
  
  
  Verify Plant and Company Code: Ensure that the plant and company code you are entering are valid and exist in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings or by using transaction codes like OX10 (for company codes) and OX18 (for plants).
  
  
  Review User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costing runs in the specified plant and company code.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the parameters or the process, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to product costing.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK40N (Costing Run), CK11N (Single-Item Costing), and CK24 (Costing Run Overview).
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and their configurations, as they can affect how costing runs are executed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By ensuring that all required fields are filled out correctly and that you have the necessary authorizations, you should be able to resolve the CK420 error and proceed with your costing activities in SAP.