How To Fix CK2004 - Component &1, plant &2 can only be calculated by order BOM cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK2 - Product Costing Messages Part 2

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Component &1, plant &2 can only be calculated by order BOM cost estimate

<(>&<)>CAUSE<(>&<)>
You are trying to estimate the cost of a BOM component of a sales
document using transaction CK51N.
The "Transfer Order BOM Cost Estimate" indicator is not set in the
costing variant. This means that
this is not an order BOM cost estimate.
<(>&<)>SYSTEM_RESPONSE<(>&<)>
This cost estimate is not allowed.
<(>&<)>WHAT_TO_DO<(>&<)>
A direct cost estimation can only be carried out on the component based
on the header material of the sales document.
If you want to perform a cost estimate on the component directly, you
must do so using an order BOM cost estimate.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK2004 - Component &1, plant &2 can only be calculated by order BOM cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message CK2004 indicates that the system is unable to calculate the cost for a specific component in a bill of materials (BOM) because it requires an order BOM cost estimate. This typically occurs in the context of product costing, particularly when dealing with production orders or cost estimates for materials.
  Cause:
  
  Order BOM Requirement: The component in question is linked to an order BOM, which means that the cost calculation must be based on a specific production order rather than a standard BOM.
  Missing Cost Estimate: There may not be a valid cost estimate available for the order BOM, or the system is unable to find the necessary data to perform the calculation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the costing variant or BOM settings that are not aligned with the requirements for order-based costing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create or Check Order BOM: Ensure that an order BOM exists for the production order you are trying to cost. If it does not exist, you may need to create one.
  Perform Cost Estimate: Execute a cost estimate for the production order. This can typically be done through transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  Check Costing Variant: Review the costing variant settings to ensure that they are configured to allow for order BOM costing. Make sure that the relevant settings for the costing type and valuation are correctly set up.
  Review Component Settings: Check the material master data for the component to ensure that it is correctly set up for costing and that it is linked to the appropriate BOM.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to handle order BOMs and costing in your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK40N, and CS01 (Create BOM) for managing BOMs and cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create and manage BOMs and cost estimates in the system.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about the process, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or taking training on product costing and BOM management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK2004 error and successfully calculate the costs associated with the specified component and plant.