How To Fix CK691 - Material &1 in plant &2 could not be costed due to error &3.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2 could not be costed due to error &3.

What causes this issue?

When costing material &V1& in plant &V2&, error message &V3& was issued
(see the corresponding entry in the error log).

System Response

The <DS:GLOS.cost_component_split>cost component split</> for material
&V1& in plant &V2& cannot be saved to the database.
The cost estimate proceeds with the next material.

How to fix this error?

Remove the cause of error message &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK691 - Material &1 in plant &2 could not be costed due to error &3. ?

  The SAP error message CK691 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant could not be costed due to an error. This error typically arises during the costing process in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when using the Material Ledger or during the cost estimate creation.
  Causes of CK691 Error
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material may be missing essential master data such as a valid material master record, BOM (Bill of Materials), or routing.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be correctly configured or may not be applicable for the material.
  
  
  Incomplete Costing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the cost estimate, such as missing prices or quantities.
  
  
  Status of Material: The material might be in a status that prevents it from being costed, such as being marked for deletion or not being released.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations at the plant level that are causing the issue.
  
  
  Currency Issues: If the material is set up with a different currency than the one being used for costing, this can lead to errors.
  
  
  Solutions to CK691 Error
  
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that the material master, BOM, and routing are correctly set up and complete. Verify that all necessary data is available.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure they are appropriate for the material and plant. Make sure the costing variant is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  Complete Costing Data: Review the cost estimate for any missing or incomplete data. Ensure that all necessary prices and quantities are entered.
  
  
  Material Status: Check the status of the material in the system. If it is marked for deletion or not released, take the necessary steps to change its status.
  
  
  Plant Configuration: Review the plant-specific settings in the configuration to ensure they are correct and do not prevent costing.
  
  
  Currency Settings: Ensure that the currency settings for the material and the costing process are consistent and correctly configured.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to analyze and correct the costing issues.
  
  
  Error Log: Check the error log for more detailed information about the specific error code &3 mentioned in the message. This can provide additional context for troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the CK691 error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing and material management for further insights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK691 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.