How To Fix CK699 - Reference cost est. for mat. & in plant & has no itemization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 699

• Message text: Reference cost est. for mat. & in plant & has no itemization

What causes this issue?

In order to cost material &V1& in plant &V2&, an
<DS:GLOS.itemization>itemization</> must exist. However, no itemization
could be found.

What causes this issue?

System Response

The material is costed with errors (status KF).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK699 - Reference cost est. for mat. & in plant & has no itemization ?

  The SAP error message CK699 indicates that there is a reference cost estimate for a material in a specific plant, but it lacks itemization. This typically occurs during the cost estimate process when the system expects to find detailed itemization for the reference cost estimate but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Itemization: The reference cost estimate does not have the necessary itemization details. This can happen if the cost estimate was created without breaking down the costs into individual components.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost estimates may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with how costs are referenced or calculated.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the material master or cost estimate records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Reference Cost Estimate: Review the reference cost estimate for the material in the specified plant. Ensure that it has been properly itemized. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate in the SAP system and checking the itemization details.
  
  
  Create or Update Itemization: If the reference cost estimate lacks itemization, you may need to create a new cost estimate with the appropriate itemization or update the existing one. This can be done using transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings: Check the configuration settings related to cost estimates in the SAP system. Ensure that the settings for itemization and reference costs are correctly configured.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and accurate. Ensure that all necessary fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling cost estimates and itemization.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK40N, CK24 (Display Cost Estimate), and CK13N (Display Cost Estimate with Itemization).
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and their settings, as they can affect how cost estimates are created and referenced.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that can resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CK699 error and ensure that your cost estimates are properly itemized.