How To Fix CK878 - Fill either COSTESTIM_ID or ORG_MEASURE

CK878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Fill either COSTESTIM_ID or ORG_MEASURE

What causes this issue?

Either parameter COSTESTIM_ID or parameter ORG_MEASURE must be filled.
If COSTESTIM_ID is filled, the cost estimate that is then identified is
used to derive the parameters for the organizational measure. As an
alternative, marking allowance can be granted through the parameter
ORG_MEASURE.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK878 - Fill either COSTESTIM_ID or ORG_MEASURE ?

  The SAP error message CK878, which states "Fill either COSTESTIM_ID or ORG_MEASURE," typically occurs in the context of cost estimation or cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires either a cost estimate ID (COSTESTIM_ID) or an organizational measure (ORG_MEASURE) to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error arises when both the COSTESTIM_ID and ORG_MEASURE fields are left blank or not filled in the relevant transaction or report.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue in the cost estimation settings or the master data that is leading to this error.
  Transaction Context: The specific transaction you are using may require one of these fields to be populated based on the business logic defined in your SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Fill Required Fields:
  
  Ensure that either the COSTESTIM_ID or ORG_MEASURE is filled in the relevant screen or transaction. 
  If you have a specific cost estimate you are working with, enter