How To Fix CK657 - Max. 1 costing type for the std cost estimate for group valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Max. 1 costing type for the std cost estimate for group valuation

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create a costing type to
<DS:GLOS.3526B6E6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>update</> the costing results
as the <DS:GLOS.3526C0EFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>standard price</>.
However, this costing type already exists.

System Response

You cannot create another costing type to update the costing results as
the standard price in the material master.

How to fix this error?

Choose another type of update, such as prices other than standard
price.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK657 - Max. 1 costing type for the std cost estimate for group valuation ?

  The SAP error message CK657 ("Max. 1 costing type for the std cost estimate for group valuation") typically occurs during the process of creating or updating a standard cost estimate in a group valuation scenario. This error indicates that the system has detected more than one costing type being used for the standard cost estimate, which is not allowed in group valuation.
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Costing Types: The primary cause of this error is that the system has found multiple costing types assigned to the same standard cost estimate for a group valuation. In group valuation, only one costing type can be used to ensure consistency across the valuation.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or in the costing variant settings that allow for multiple costing types to be assigned.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the cost estimate creation process can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK40N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK11N (Create Standard Cost Estimate) and check the costing type being used.
  Ensure that only one costing type is assigned for the standard cost estimate in the group valuation.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variants:
  
  Check the configuration of the costing variant (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it is set up correctly for group valuation.
  Make sure that the costing variant allows only one costing type for the standard cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Adjust Group Valuation Settings:
  
  Review the settings in the controlling area for group valuation (transaction code OX19) to ensure that they are correctly configured to allow only one costing type.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Cost Estimate:
  
  If the cost estimate has been incorrectly created, you may need to delete it and recreate it with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on costing types and group valuation settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OX19: Controlling Area Settings
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost estimates.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a test or sandbox environment to troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK657 error and successfully create or update your standard cost estimate for group valuation.