How To Fix CK517 - Release of cost est. for mat. & plant & thru mat. ledger settlement

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 517

• Message text: Release of cost est. for mat. & plant & thru mat. ledger settlement

What causes this issue?

You have <DS:GLOS.marking>marked</> the standard cost estimate for
material &v1& in plant &v2&. The <DS:GLOS.material_ledger>material
ledger</> is active for this material.

System Response

The cost estimate now has the status <LS>VO</> (marked without errors).

How to fix this error?

If you want to <DS:GLOS.release>release</> the marked cost estimate,
you must carry out material ledger closing for material &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK517 - Release of cost est. for mat. & plant & thru mat. ledger settlement ?

  The SAP error message CK517 typically occurs during the release of cost estimates for a material and plant when there are issues related to the material ledger settlement. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving it.
  Cause of CK517 Error
  
  
  Material Ledger Not Active: The material ledger may not be activated for the plant or material in question. If the material ledger is not active, the system cannot perform the necessary calculations for cost estimates.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect master data, which can prevent the cost estimate from being released.
  
  
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly, or it may not be suitable for the material or plant.
  
  
  Locked Records: The material or plant may have locked records that prevent the release of the cost