How To Fix CK555 - Plant &3 could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 555

• Message text: Plant &3 could not be found

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to release the standard cost estimate of material
&v1& in plant &v3& for a future posting period. However, the system
determined that plant &v3& does not exist in the system.
The error occurred with material &v1& valuation area &v2& valuation
type &v4&.

System Response

The standard cost estimate is not released.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing for the Corporate Structure and create plant &v3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK555 - Plant &3 could not be found ?

  The SAP error message CK555, which states "Plant &3 could not be found," typically occurs in the context of material master data or when performing cost calculations in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to locate the specified plant in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Plant Code: The plant code specified in the transaction or configuration may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Plant Not Created: The plant may not have been created in the system yet.
  Plant Deactivation: The plant may have been deactivated or marked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the plant data.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the plant from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Plant Code: Check the plant code entered in the transaction to ensure it is correct. Make sure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Check Plant Existence: Use transaction code OX10 (or SPRO for configuration) to verify if the plant exists in the system. If it does not exist, you will need to create it.
  Check Plant Status: If the plant exists, check its status to ensure it is active and not marked for deletion. You can do this in the plant master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the plant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings related to the plant in the SAP system. This may involve checking the settings in the Controlling module or Material Management module.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and potential fixes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OX10 - Define Plants
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  CK11N - Create/Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant for further investigation.