How To Fix CK867 - Maximum number of 99999 Cycles reached in cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Maximum number of 99999 Cycles reached in cost estimate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK867 - Maximum number of 99999 Cycles reached in cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK867, which states "Maximum number of 99999 Cycles reached in cost estimate," typically occurs during the cost estimation process in SAP when the system has reached the maximum limit of cycles that can be processed for a particular cost estimate. This limit is set to prevent excessive resource consumption and to ensure system performance.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Cycles: The cost estimate is attempting to process more than 99,999 cycles, which exceeds the system's predefined limit.
  Complexity of the Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may involve a complex structure with many components, leading to a high number of cycles.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the cost estimate or the master data that lead to unnecessary cycles being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Cost Estimate: Analyze the structure of the cost estimate to identify if there are unnecessary components or if the structure can be simplified.
  Optimize BOM and Routing: Check the Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing for the material being costed. Ensure that they are optimized and do not contain redundant or excessive components.
  Adjust Costing Variants: Review the costing variant settings to see if adjustments can be made to reduce the number of cycles.
  Use Alternative Costing Methods: If applicable, consider using alternative costing methods that may not generate as many cycles.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide patches or updates that could help resolve the problem.
  Increase Cycle Limit: If necessary and feasible, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to see if the cycle limit can be increased, although this is generally not recommended due to potential performance impacts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to analyze and modify cost estimates.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimation and cycle processing.
  Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and resource usage during cost estimation processes to identify any bottlenecks or issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or a consultant who specializes in SAP costing to further investigate the issue.