How To Fix CKBK018 - No cost estimate used to valuate costing item &1

CKBK018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 018

• Message text: No cost estimate used to valuate costing item &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBK018 - No cost estimate used to valuate costing item &1 ?

  The SAP error message CKBK018 ("No cost estimate used to valuate costing item &1") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and product costing within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid cost estimate for the specified costing item, which prevents it from valuating the item correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no cost estimate available for the specified item in the system.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly or may not be applicable to the item in question.
  Costing Version: The costing version being used may not have been released or may not be valid for the period in which the valuation is being attempted.
  Item Not Marked for Costing: The item may not be marked for costing in the material master or may not have been included in the relevant costing