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

CK657 - Overview

• 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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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:
  
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