How To Fix CK_MCSO014 - Cost estimate with status VO exists. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cost estimate with status VO exists. See long text

What causes this issue?

A cost estimate with the status <ZH>VO</> already exists. This cost
estimate will not be overwritten.

System Response

Processing continues with the next item.
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 Documents</>. The item will still not be costed,
however.

How to fix this error?

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_MCSO014 - Cost estimate with status VO exists. See long text ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO014 indicates that a cost estimate with the status "VO" (which stands for "valid") already exists for the material or product you are trying to process. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or change a cost estimate for a material that already has a valid cost estimate in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Valid Cost Estimate: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a valid cost estimate (status VO) for the material in question. This means that the system does not allow you to create a new cost estimate until the existing one is either marked as obsolete or deleted.
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate status indicates that the estimate is currently valid and can be used for valuation purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction code CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check the existing cost estimates for the material. Look for the cost estimate with the status "VO".
  
  
  
  Decide on Action:
  
  If the existing cost estimate is still valid and should be retained, you may not need to take any action.
  If you need to create a new cost estimate, you can either:
  
  Mark the existing cost estimate as obsolete (status "NO") using transaction code CK24 (Change Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  Delete the existing cost estimate if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create New Cost Estimate:
  
  After addressing the existing cost estimate, you can proceed to create a new cost estimate using transaction code CK40N or CK11N.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Estimate Statuses: Familiarize yourself with the different statuses of cost estimates in SAP, such as:
  
  VO: Valid
  NO: Not valid (obsolete)
  RE: Released
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CK24: Change Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with reference
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimates and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK_MCSO014 error and manage your cost estimates effectively.