How To Fix CK811 - Cost estimate for material &1 in plant &2 could not be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 811

• Message text: Cost estimate for material &1 in plant &2 could not be selected

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to display the cost estimate for material &v1& in
plant &v2&. However, the settings in Customizing for this plant or for
its organizational units are incomplete or inconsistent.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and check the following organizational units:
Plant &v2&
Controlling area for this plant
Company code for this plant
Valuation area for this plant

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK811 - Cost estimate for material &1 in plant &2 could not be selected ?

  The SAP error message CK811 indicates that the system could not select a cost estimate for a specific material in a given plant. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material that does not have a valid cost estimate available.
  Causes of CK811 Error
  
  
  No Cost Estimate Exists: The most common reason for this error is that there is no cost estimate available for the specified material in the specified plant.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material or plant in question.
  
  
  Costing Version: The costing version being used may not have been activated or may not be valid for the material.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that prevents costing, such as being marked for deletion or not being released for costing.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations at the plant level that prevent the selection of the cost estimate.
  
  
  Solutions to CK811 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Estimates: Verify if a cost estimate exists for the material in the specified plant. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate display transaction (e.g., CK13N) and checking if the cost estimate is available.
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate: If no cost estimate exists, you may need to create one. Use the transaction code CK40N to create a new cost estimate for the material.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured and applicable to the material and plant. You can check this in the configuration settings for costing variants.
  
  
  Check Costing Version: Make sure that the costing version is active and valid for the material. You can check this in the configuration settings for costing versions.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that the material is not blocked for costing and is in a valid status.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate (Single Level)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimates and the CK811 error.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings for costing in the SAP system, particularly those related to costing variants, versions, and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK811 error and implement the appropriate solution.