How To Fix CK494 - The system lacks a costing type for the std cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 494

• Message text: The system lacks a costing type for the std cost estimate

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to <DS:GLOS.marking>mark</> a standard cost
estimate.

System Response

The system cannot find a costing type for the
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</>.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and
Create a costing type for the standard cost estimate in which the
<LS>Standard price</> indicator for the update of the material price is
set.
Assign this costing type to the costing variant for the standard cost
estimate.
Cost the material using this costing variant, and mark the cost
estimate again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK494 - The system lacks a costing type for the std cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK494 indicates that the system cannot find a costing type for the standard cost estimate. This typically occurs during the costing process when the system is trying to create or update a standard cost estimate for a material, but the necessary configuration for costing types is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Type Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the costing type required for the standard cost estimate has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Settings in Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may not be configured correctly to include the necessary costing type.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not have the required costing information or may not be set up correctly for the relevant valuation area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Costing -> Costing Type.
  Ensure that the costing type for standard cost estimates is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant being used (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing type is included in the costing variant settings.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the costing view is maintained and that the valuation area is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the costing types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring costing types and variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Types: Costing types are used to differentiate between various types of cost estimates (e.g., standard costs, planned costs, etc.).
  Costing Variants: Costing variants define the parameters for the costing process, including which costing types to use.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including its costing data.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.