How To Fix CK466 - No price could be determined for internal activity &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 466

• Message text: No price could be determined for internal activity &1 &2

What causes this issue?

The system could not calculate a price for the internal activity with
activity type &v1& of cost center &v2& because none of the valuation
strategies in valuation variant &v3& was successful.

System Response

If the system issues a <ZH>warning message</> or an <ZH>information
message</>, the costing item will be used in costing with a value of
zero.
If the system issues an <ZH>error message</>, it sets the status "KF"
(costed with errors).
If the system issues a <ZH>termination message</>, the cost estimate
cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Check the master data for activity type &v1& of cost center &v2&.
If you have authorization for Customizing, check the valuation strategy
for internal activities in valuation variant &v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK466 - No price could be determined for internal activity &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message CK466 ("No price could be determined for internal activity &1 &2") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when the system is unable to determine a price for an internal activity. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to settle costs or during the execution of internal orders.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Activity Type Price: The most common cause is that there is no price defined for the activity type in the controlling area or the relevant cost center.
  Incorrect Validity Period: The price may not be valid for the period in which the activity is being processed.
  Activity Type Not Assigned: The activity type may not be assigned to the cost center or internal order.
  Cost Center or Internal Order Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the cost center or internal order, such as missing master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or activity types may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Prices:
  
  Go to the transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Prices) and verify that the activity type has a valid price set for the relevant period.
  Ensure that the price is maintained for the correct controlling area and cost center.
  
  
  
  Review Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the price is valid for the period in which the activity is being executed. If the price is not valid, you may need to update it.
  
  
  
  Assign Activity Type:
  
  Check if the activity type is correctly assigned to the cost center or internal order. You can do this in the configuration settings or by using transaction codes like KS01 (Create Cost Center) or KO01 (Create Internal Order).
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly set up and active. This includes cost centers, internal orders, and activity types.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings in the controlling area and ensure that everything is configured correctly.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KP26, KS01, KO01, KSU5 (for activity type planning).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on controlling and activity types.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the process to see where the price determination is failing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK466 error and implement a solution to resolve it.