How To Fix CK618 - Valuation area & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Valuation area & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to release a material. However, the system has
determined that the valuation area to which the material is assigned no
longer exists in Customizing.

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?

Enter valuation area &v1& in Customizing under Organizational Units.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK618 - Valuation area & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK618, which states "Valuation area & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of Material Ledger or Costing in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valuation area that is specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Valuation Area: The valuation area specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The valuation area may not have been properly set up in the system. This can happen if the necessary configuration steps were not completed during the implementation or if changes were made that affected the valuation area.
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly maintained for the specified valuation area.
  Incorrect Company Code: The valuation area might be linked to a different company code than the one being used in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Material Ledger > Define Valuation Areas.
  Ensure that the valuation area you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use Transaction MM03 to check the material master data for the specific material.
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned and that the necessary data is maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Company Code Settings:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area is correctly assigned to the company code you are working with.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Financial Accounting > General Ledger > Master Data > G/L Accounts > Create/Change.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Input:
  
  Double-check the input values in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that the valuation area is correctly entered without any typos.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Area: In SAP, a valuation area can be a plant or a company code, depending on how the system is configured. It is used to determine how materials are valued and how costs are calculated.
  Material Ledger: This is a component of SAP that allows for the tracking of material costs and inventory valuation in multiple currencies and at different valuation levels.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), and SPRO (Customizing).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK618 error and ensure that the valuation area is correctly configured and utilized in your SAP system.