How To Fix CKBK605 - Costing key &1 not sufficiently specified

CKBK605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Costing key &1 not sufficiently specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBK605 - Costing key &1 not sufficiently specified ?

  The SAP error message CKBK605 indicates that the costing key specified in a transaction is not sufficiently defined or is missing required information. This error typically occurs in the context of product costing, where the system requires a valid costing key to perform calculations related to cost estimates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Key: The costing key may not have been defined in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The costing key may exist, but it lacks necessary details or configurations.
  Incorrect Assignment: The costing key may not be correctly assigned to the material or product in question.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the costing key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Key Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for costing keys in SAP (Transaction code: OKEQ).
  Ensure that the costing key in question is defined and has all required fields filled out.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Key to Material:
  
  Go to the material master data (Transaction code: MM02).
  Check the accounting view and