How To Fix CK654 - Marking has not yet been allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Marking has not yet been allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK654 - Marking has not yet been allowed ?

  The SAP error message CK654 "Marking has not yet been allowed" typically occurs in the context of inventory management and cost accounting, particularly when dealing with the marking of materials in the context of product costing or inventory valuation.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to mark a material for a specific purpose (like a cost estimate or inventory valuation) but the system has not been configured to allow marking for that material or the marking process has not been properly set up. Common causes include:
  
  Marking Not Allowed: The marking process has not been enabled for the material or the valuation area.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents marking (e.g., blocked for inventory).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) or materials management (MM) modules that need to be adjusted.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform marking.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK654 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material is set up correctly in the material master. Check the relevant views (e.g., accounting, costing) to ensure that marking is allowed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction SPRO) and check the settings for marking in the relevant modules (CO and MM). Ensure that marking is enabled for the valuation area and material type.
  
  
  
  Check Material Status:
  
  Verify the status of the material. If the material is blocked or has a status that prevents marking, you may need to change its status.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to perform the marking has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on marking and the specific configuration settings that may be relevant to your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test to see if the marking can now be completed without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK24 (Marking), and MM02 (Change Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional user experiences and solutions related to this error.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.