How To Fix CK546 - Future standard cost estimate for posting period &3 &4 is not marked

CK546 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Future standard cost estimate for posting period &3 &4 is not marked

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to release the standard cost estimate for material
&v1& in plant &v2& for the future posting period &v3& of fiscal year
&v4&.
Although a standard cost estimate for the future posting period &v3&
&v4& was marked, this cost estimate does not have the costing status
<LS>VO</> (marked).

System Response

Because of this inconsistency, the standard cost estimate cannot be
released.

How to fix this error?

Cost the material again, mark the cost estimate, and release it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK546 - Future standard cost estimate for posting period &3 &4 is not marked ?

  The SAP error message CK546 indicates that a future standard cost estimate for a specific posting period is not marked. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and inventory management when you are trying to post transactions that rely on a standard cost estimate that has not been properly marked for use in the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unmarked Cost Estimate: The standard cost estimate for the future period has been created but not marked. Only marked cost estimates can be used for postings.
  Incorrect Posting Period: The posting period you are trying to use may not align with the periods for which the cost estimate is valid.
  Cost Estimate Not Released: The cost estimate may not have been released or finalized, which is necessary for it to be marked.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the material master that prevent the cost estimate from being marked.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Mark the