How To Fix CK_MCSO009 - Automatic costing not possible. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK_MCSO - Messages for Mass Costing of Sales Documents

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Automatic costing not possible. See long text

What causes this issue?

<ZK>Unit costing</> is specified as the costing method in Customizing
for requirements class &V1&.

System Response

Processing continues with the next item.

How to fix this error?

Check the settings in Customizing for <ZK>Product Cost by Sales Order
</> under <ZK>Control of Sales-Order-Related Production/Product Cost by
Sales Order -> Check Requirements Classes.</>
Note
You can remove this message from the log with the Customizing
transaction <DS:TRAN.OPR4_CKMC>User-Defined Error Management for Mass
Costing of Sales Orders.</> The item will still not be costed, however.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK_MCSO009 - Automatic costing not possible. See long text ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO009, which states "Automatic costing not possible. See long text," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when trying to perform automatic costing for materials or products. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The required master data for the material (such as BOM, routing, or cost estimates) may be incomplete or missing.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly or may not be suitable for the material being costed.
  Costing Type: The costing type may not be set up properly, or the system may not allow automatic costing for the specific type of material.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents costing, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the costing process.
  Currency Issues: There may be issues related to currency settings, such as missing exchange rates or incorrect currency configurations.
  Costing Run Settings: The settings for the costing run may not be appropriate, leading to the inability to perform automatic costing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data (BOM, routing, and cost estimates) is complete and correctly maintained for the material.
  Review Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant is correctly configured and appropriate for the material. You can check this in the configuration settings under the controlling module.
  Examine Costing Type: Ensure that the costing type is set up correctly and that the material is eligible for automatic costing.
  Material Status: Check the status of the material in the system. If it is inactive or blocked, you may need to reactivate it or change its status.
  Validate Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is compatible with the costing process.
  Currency Configuration: Check the currency settings and ensure that the necessary exchange rates are maintained in the system.
  Adjust Costing Run Settings: Review the settings for the costing run to ensure they are appropriate for the materials being costed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Text: The long text associated with the error message often provides specific details about the issue. You can access it by clicking on the error message in the SAP GUI, which may give you more context about what is causing the error.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) and CK40N (Costing Run) to troubleshoot and perform costing activities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.