How To Fix CK629 - Marked cost estimates generated for material valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 629

• Message text: Marked cost estimates generated for material valuation

What causes this issue?

You want to <DS:GLOS.marking>mark</> the cost estimate for a sales
document.

System Response

All cost estimates for materials belonging to item &V1& of the document
and which have status KA are marked. At the first goods receipt for a
material, a marked cost estimate is used to determine the standard
price.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK629 - Marked cost estimates generated for material valuation ?

  The SAP error message CK629 indicates that marked cost estimates have been generated for material valuation. This typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost estimates for materials in the Material Management (MM) module.
  Cause:
  The error message CK629 is triggered when:
  
  Marked Cost Estimates: The system has generated marked cost estimates for a material, which means that the cost estimates are not yet released and are still in a "marked" status.
  Costing Run: You may be trying to perform a costing run or valuation that requires the cost estimates to be released.
  Material Valuation: The material in question may have been set up in a way that requires a valid, released cost estimate for valuation purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK629 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Release the Marked Cost Estimates:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CK24 (Release Marked Cost Estimates).
  Select the relevant cost estimates that are marked and release them. This will change their status from "marked" to "released," allowing them to be used for valuation.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant you are using is set up correctly and allows for the release of cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that the valuation class and other settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After releasing the marked cost estimates, you can re-run the costing or valuation process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on handling cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK24: Release Marked Cost Estimates
  CK40N: Costing Run
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant used is appropriate for the type of cost estimate you are working with.
  
  
  Material Valuation: Understand how material valuation works in SAP, including the impact of cost estimates on inventory valuation and financial reporting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK629 error and proceed with your material valuation processes in SAP.