How To Fix CK_MCSO018 - Item was not costed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Item was not costed

What causes this issue?

The system was not able to cost this item.

System Response

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?

Check whether the item can be costed manually.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK_MCSO018 - Item was not costed ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO018 ("Item was not costed") typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials in the Material Ledger or during the costing run for a product. This error indicates that the system was unable to calculate the cost for a specific item, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes of CK_MCSO018
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may not be complete. This includes missing valuation data, such as the price control indicator (standard price or moving average price) or missing cost estimates.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly, or it may not include the necessary parameters for the costing run.
  
  
  Incomplete Costing Run: The costing run may not have been completed for the item, or it may have been interrupted.
  
  
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents it from being costed, such as being marked for deletion or being in a blocked status.
  
  
  Missing Costing Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the cost component structure or in the cost estimate itself.
  
  
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area (plant or company code) may not be set up correctly for the material.
  
  
  Solutions to CK_MCSO018
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correct. Verify that the valuation class, price control, and other relevant fields are properly filled.
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it includes all necessary parameters and settings for the costing process.
  
  
  Run Costing Again: If the costing run was interrupted, try running it again. Ensure that all prerequisites are met before starting the costing run.
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material. If it is blocked or marked for deletion, you may need to change its status to allow costing.
  
  
  Validate Costing Data: Review the cost component structure and ensure that all necessary data is present and correct. If there are discrepancies, correct them.
  
  
  Check Valuation Area Settings: Ensure that the valuation area is correctly set up for the material. This includes checking the plant and company code settings.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM03 (Display Material) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on costing processes, material master data, and configuration settings.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK_MCSO018 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.