How To Fix CK544 - Your system has no costing type for the standard cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Your system has no costing type for the standard cost estimate

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to release the standard cost estimate of a material
for a certain posting period. However, no costing type for the standard
cost estimate exists in the system.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for Product Cost Controlling and do the following:
Check the costing variant which you are using for the standard cost
estimate.
Create a costing type that updates the <ZH>standard price</>.
Assign this costing type to the costing variant for the standard cost
estimate.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK544 - Your system has no costing type for the standard cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK544 ("Your system has no costing type for the standard cost estimate") typically occurs when you attempt to perform a standard cost estimate in the Controlling (CO) module, but the system cannot find a valid costing type for the operation. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Type Configuration: The costing type required for the standard cost estimate is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Valuation Variant: The valuation variant assigned to the costing run may not have the necessary costing types configured.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a costing type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  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 Valuation Variant:
  
  Check the valuation variant assigned to the costing run (Transaction code: CK40N).
  Ensure that the valuation variant includes the necessary costing types for standard cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the relevant materials.
  Ensure that the costing view is properly maintained and that the costing type is assigned.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access costing types and perform cost estimates.
  Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Run Cost Estimate Again:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try running the cost estimate again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK40N: Create/Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing types and valuation variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing types and standard cost estimates.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.