How To Fix CK601 - Cost estimate is not in archive ->

CK601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Cost estimate is not in archive ->

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to display an archived cost estimate. This is not
possible because:
Two cases:
1) The cost estimate is not in the archive, or
2) There is no index entry for the cost estimate in the archive

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Case 1: You cannot display this cost estimate from the archive.
Case 2: Construct an index with the transaction <DS:TRAN.CKRA>Build
Index</> for the run containing the required object, and then execute
the line item display again.
If an index exists, but you no longer know the costing key, either
Use the transaction <DS:TRAN.CKR8>Display Multiple Cost Estimates</> to
display the required object, or
Use the transaction <DS:TRAN.CKR4>Reload Archive</> to reload the
object back into the costing database, and then use the transaction
<DS:TRAN.CK13N>Display Cost Estimate</> to display the cost estimate
stored in the costing database.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK601 - Cost estimate is not in archive -> ?

  The SAP error message CK601, which states "Cost estimate is not in archive," typically occurs when you are trying to access a cost estimate that has not been archived or is not available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the cost estimate being deleted, not being saved properly, or the archiving process not being executed correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Cost Estimate Not Created: The cost estimate you are trying to access may not have been created or saved in the system.
  Archiving Issues: The cost estimate may have been archived, but the system is unable to retrieve it due to issues with the archiving process.
  Data Deletion: The cost estimate may have been deleted from the database.
  Incorrect Selection: You may be trying to access a cost estimate using incorrect selection criteria or parameters.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cost Estimate Creation: Verify if the cost estimate was created successfully. You can do this by checking the