How To Fix CK2008 - Max. 1 costing type for standard cost est. allowed for &1 for ledger &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK2 - Product Costing Messages Part 2

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Max. 1 costing type for standard cost est. allowed for &1 for ledger &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK2008 - Max. 1 costing type for standard cost est. allowed for &1 for ledger &2 ?

  The SAP error message CK2008 indicates that there is an issue with the costing type configuration for a standard cost estimate in a specific ledger. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or update a standard cost estimate for a material, but the system finds that more than one costing type is assigned to the same ledger, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Costing Types: The primary cause of this error is that the configuration allows for multiple costing types to be assigned to the same ledger, which violates the system's requirement that only one costing type can be used for a standard cost estimate in a given ledger.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area or the ledger settings that allows for multiple costing types.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the costing type assignment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Costing Type.
  Ensure that only one costing type is assigned to the relevant ledger.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured to use only one costing type for the specified ledger.
  
  
  
  Adjust Ledger Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the ledger settings to ensure that they comply with the requirement of having a single costing type for standard cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes or guidelines related to costing types and ledgers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to create or update the standard cost estimate again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N (Create Standard Cost Estimate)
  CK40N (Change Standard Cost Estimate)
  OKKN (Costing Variants)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to costing types and variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC) for further assistance.