How To Fix CK_MCSO015 - 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: 015

• 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 has already been used to valuate sales order or project stock.

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.

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

How to fix this error?

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_MCSO015 - Cost estimate with status VO exists. See long text ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO015 indicates that a cost estimate with the status "VO" (which stands for "valid" or "released") 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 cost estimate for the material that has been marked as valid (status VO). This means that the system does not allow you to create a new cost estimate until the existing one is either changed or deleted.
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate may have been created in a previous period and is still valid, preventing the creation of a new estimate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction code CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to view the existing cost estimates for the material in question. Check the status and validity of the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Change or Delete Existing Cost Estimate:
  
  If the existing cost estimate is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code CK14N (Delete Cost Estimate).
  If you need to update the existing cost estimate, you can use transaction code CK24 (Change Cost Estimate) to modify it.
  
  
  
  Create a New Cost Estimate:
  
  If you need to create a new cost estimate, ensure that the existing one is either deleted or marked as obsolete. After that, you can proceed to create a new cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the long text associated with the error message for additional context or specific instructions related to your SAP configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or change cost estimates in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Estimate Types: Understand the different types of cost estimates (e.g., standard cost estimates, planned cost estimates) and their implications in your business processes.
  Costing Variants: Familiarize yourself with the costing variants used in your organization, as they can affect how cost estimates are created and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.