How To Fix CK732 - Mixed cost estimate for material &1 in plant &2 has errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 732

• Message text: Mixed cost estimate for material &1 in plant &2 has errors

What causes this issue?

An error occurred in one or more cost estimates for a procurement
alternative.

System Response

For this reason, the mixed cost estimate for material &V1& in plant
&V2& also has errors.

How to fix this error?

In the log for the cost estimate, ascertain which procurement
alternative was costed with errors and remove the cause(s) of the
error.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK732 - Mixed cost estimate for material &1 in plant &2 has errors ?

  The SAP error message CK732 indicates that there are issues with the mixed cost estimate for a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises during the cost estimation process in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with mixed cost estimates that involve both variable and fixed costs.
  Causes of CK732 Error
  
  
  Inconsistent Cost Components: The cost components defined for the material may not be consistent or complete. This can happen if there are missing or incorrect entries in the cost component structure.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master records, cost center, or activity types may be incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant used for the cost estimate may not be set up correctly, leading to errors in the calculation.
  
  
  Errors in Costing Sheets: If the costing sheet used for the mixed cost estimate has errors or is not properly configured, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data used for the cost estimate, such as incorrect prices or quantities.
  
  
  Solutions to CK732 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Component Structure: Review the cost component structure for the material and ensure that all necessary components are defined and correctly configured.
  
  
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, cost center, etc.) is complete and accurate. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the costing variant settings to ensure they are appropriate for the material and plant in question. Make any necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Examine Costing Sheets: Review the costing sheets used in the mixed cost estimate for any errors or misconfigurations. Make sure that all necessary cost elements are included.
  
  
  Run Consistency Checks: Use SAP tools to run consistency checks on the data related to the cost estimate. This can help identify any discrepancies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Recreate the Cost Estimate: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider recreating the cost estimate from scratch to ensure that all data is correctly entered.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to review and modify cost estimates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CK732 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on cost estimation processes, costing variants, and cost component structures.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying issues causing the CK732 error in your SAP system.