How To Fix CK470 - The selected materials will not be updated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 470

• Message text: The selected materials will not be updated

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to
<DS:GLOS.3526B6E6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>update</>
the results of one or more cost estimates to the material master. This
is not possible in the following cases:

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

No cost estimate matches the selection criteria
Updating the costing data would not change the data in the material
master because the data is identical.
To update the tax-based price or the commercial price, none of the
<DS:GLOS.3526B5D0AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>cost components</>
in the cost estimates for these valuations are relevant. The price
would become zero.
The tax-based price or the commercial price is updated according to the
<DS:GLOS.3526C08DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>lowest value principle</>.
This happens when you set the indicator <ls>tax-based price or
commercial price</> in the
<DS:GLOS.3526B71FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>costing type</>.
When the system updates the price, it checks whether the price
calculated represents the lowest price. If it does not, the price
calculated is not transferred to the material master.
When a planned price is updated using a
<DS:GLOS.3526B6A5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>cost component view</>,
the cost components for the specified view have no values. The price
would become zero.
This material does not have a BOM. With such materials, you can only
update the material master's planned prices 1 to 3 and not the
tax-based prices or commercial prices. You must set the <LS>Planned
prices for material components also</> indicator.

System Response

No prices in the material master are updated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK470 - The selected materials will not be updated ?

  The SAP error message CK470 ("The selected materials will not be updated") typically occurs during the process of material costing in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when using the CK40N transaction for cost estimate creation or CK11N for cost estimate simulation. This error indicates that the system has identified certain materials that cannot be updated in the costing run.
  Causes of CK470 Error
  
  
  Material Status: The materials may have a status that prevents them from being updated. For example, if the material is marked as "blocked" or "inactive," it will not be included in the costing run.
  
  
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used may not be configured to allow updates for certain materials. This can happen if the variant is set to exclude certain types of materials or if specific settings are not correctly defined.
  
  
  Costing Type: The costing type may not be appropriate for the materials selected. For instance, if the costing type is set to a specific purpose that does not apply to the selected materials, they will not be updated.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information that prevents the system from processing the materials.
  
  
  Locked Materials: If the materials are currently being processed in another costing run or are locked for some reason, they will not be updated.
  
  
  Solutions to CK470 Error
  
  
  Check Material Status: Review the status of the materials in the material master (transaction MM03). Ensure that they are not blocked or inactive.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the settings of the costing variant being used (transaction OKKN). Ensure that it is configured correctly to include the materials you are trying to cost.
  
  
  Verify Costing Type: Ensure that the costing type selected is appropriate for the materials. You can check this in the costing variant settings.
  
  
  Examine Material Master Data: Review the material master data for completeness and accuracy. Ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Investigate if the materials are locked in another costing run. You can check the status of the costing run in transaction CKR1 or CKR2.
  
  
  Use the CK40N/CK11N Logs: Review the logs generated during the costing run for more detailed information about why specific materials were excluded.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights into the error and its resolution.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK40N (Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities in SAP.
  
  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 the Controlling module.