How To Fix CK_MCSO013 - Costing cannot be executed. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Costing cannot be executed. See long text

What causes this issue?

Costing variant &V2& is assigned to requirements class &V1&. This
costing variant is a costing variant for <ZK>unit costing</>.

System Response

Processing continues with the next item.

How to fix this error?

Check the customizing settings for <ZK>Product Cost by Sales Order</>
under <ZK>Control of Sales-Order-Related Production/Product Cost by
Sales Order -> Check Requirements Classes.</>
Hinweis
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 Documents</>. 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_MCSO013 - Costing cannot be executed. See long text ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO013 indicates that costing cannot be executed due to certain conditions not being met. This error typically arises during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with material costing or product costing.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master records, cost center, or activity types may be missing or incomplete.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured or may not exist for the specific costing run.
  Locked Objects: The material or related objects may be locked by another user or process, preventing costing from being executed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the costing settings in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the costing process from being completed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK_MCSO013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Master Data: Ensure that all necessary master data is complete and accurate. This includes checking the material master, BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, and cost centers.
  Review Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant being used is correctly configured and is appropriate for the materials being costed.
  Unlock Objects: If the material or related objects are locked, check with other users or processes to unlock them.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for costing in the system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data to identify and correct any inconsistencies that may exist.
  Consult Long Text: The error message often has a long text that provides additional details about the specific issue. Make sure to read this long text for more context.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to perform costing activities.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on costing processes and configurations.
  
  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 controlling (CO) and costing processes.