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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 run.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing master data or incorrect settings in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Cost Estimates: Verify that a valid cost estimate exists for the item. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate in the relevant transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate).
  Review Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant used is correctly configured and applicable to the item. Check the settings in the costing variant configuration (transaction OKKN).
  Validate Costing Version: Make sure that the costing version is released and valid for the period you are working in. You can check this in the cost estimate overview.
  Material Master Settings: Check the material master data to ensure that the item is marked for costing and that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Run Costing: If no cost estimate exists, you may need to run a costing run (transaction CK40N) to create a new cost estimate for the item.
  Check for Data Consistency: Use transaction CKM3N to check for any inconsistencies in the costing data and resolve them as necessary.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Execute Costing
  CKM3N: Display Costing
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product costing and cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.