How To Fix CK431 - Parallel mode: Cost estimates are always updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Parallel mode: Cost estimates are always updated

What causes this issue?

You have specified that the costing run is to be executed in parallel
mode.

System Response

The system apportions individual costing levels and processes them on
different processors. The costing results are saved at the end of the
process. Cost estimates with errors are also saved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to carry out the costing run in parallel mode, bypass this
message with "Enter".
If you first want to cost and then save, execute the costing run in
online mode.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK431 - Parallel mode: Cost estimates are always updated ?

  The SAP error message CK431, which states "Parallel mode: Cost estimates are always updated," typically occurs in the context of cost estimation processes in SAP, particularly when using the CK40N transaction for cost estimates. This message indicates that the system is set to run in parallel processing mode, and as a result, cost estimates are being updated in a way that may not align with the expected behavior.
  
  Cause:
  
  Parallel Processing Mode: The error arises when the system is configured to run in parallel processing mode, which can lead to issues with how cost estimates are updated.
  Cost Estimate Configuration: There may be specific settings in the cost estimate configuration that are not compatible with parallel processing.
  Locking Mechanisms: The system may be trying to update cost estimates that are locked by another process, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Disable Parallel Processing: If the parallel processing is not necessary, you can disable it for the cost estimate