How To Fix CK501 - Material master has no costing view. Marking not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Material master has no costing view. Marking not possible

What causes this issue?

There is no costing view in the
<DS:GLOS.material_master_record>material master record</>.

System Response

The cost estimate for the material cannot be
<DS:GLOS.marking>marked</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the material master record and, if necessary, create a costing
view for the material.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK501 - Material master has no costing view. Marking not possible ?

  The SAP error message CK501, which states "Material master has no costing view. Marking not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a marking operation in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically in the context of product costing, but the material in question does not have a costing view defined in its material master record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing View: The primary cause of this error is that the material master record for the specific material does not have a costing view (view "Costing 1" or "Costing 2") set up. This view is essential for the system to perform any costing-related operations.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may not require a costing view, and if the material type is not configured to allow costing, this error may occur.
  Incomplete Material Master Data: The material master may not be fully maintained, leading to missing views or data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK501 error, you can follow these