How To Fix CK604 - Material &1 in valuation area &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 604

• Message text: Material &1 in valuation area &2 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to display an archived cost estimate for material
&v1& in valuation area &v2&. This material no longer exists in the
material master. It is therefore not possible to display the cost
estimate.

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?

Check your entries. If the material also is in the archive, first load
it back into the system.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK604 - Material &1 in valuation area &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK604 indicates that a material specified in a valuation area does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during processes related to material valuation, such as during the execution of a costing run or when trying to access material master data.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Created: The material may not have been created in the specified valuation area.
  Incorrect Valuation Area: The valuation area specified may not be correct or may not correspond to the material.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data, such as missing entries in the valuation area.
  Inactive Material: The material might be marked as inactive or deleted in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the material in the specified valuation area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the material master for the specified valuation area. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material) and entering the material number and valuation area.
  Create Material: If the material does not exist, create it using transaction code MM01 (Create Material) and ensure that you include the relevant valuation area.
  Check Valuation Area: Ensure that the valuation area specified in the transaction is correct. You can check the configuration in the material master or in the relevant customizing settings.
  Review Data Consistency: Use transaction CKM3N (Display Material Costing) to check if the costing data is consistent and if the material is correctly assigned to the valuation area.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material in the specified valuation area. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CKM3N: Display Material Costing
  
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, a valuation area can be a plant or a company code, depending on the configuration. Ensure that the valuation area is correctly defined in the material master.
  Material Types: Different material types may have different settings and requirements, so ensure that the material type is appropriate for the intended use.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK604 error and ensure that the material is correctly set up in the system.