How To Fix CKBK042 - Cost estimate &1 has been deleted

CKBK042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Cost estimate &1 has been deleted

What causes this issue?

Cost estimate &v1& was deleted in this transaction.

System Response

The cost estimate is no longer displayed and can no longer be changed.

How to fix this error?

First save your changes and then if necessary create the cost estimate
again.
If you do not actually want to delete the cost estimate then cancel the
transaction without saving.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CKBK042 - Details

• The SAP error message CKBK042 indicates that a cost estimate has been deleted and is no longer available for processing. This error typically occurs when you attempt to access or use a cost estimate that has been removed from the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that the cost estimate you are trying to access has been deleted. This could happen due to manual deletion by a user or as part of a data cleanup process.
  Incorrect Reference: The cost estimate number you are trying to use may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data integrity that lead to the cost estimate being marked as deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Cost Estimate: Check if the cost estimate number you are trying to access is correct. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CK13N