How To Fix CKCC140 - Change selection criteria or check allowance for marking

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKCC - Messages in the Costing Run Cockpit

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Change selection criteria or check allowance for marking

What causes this issue?

No data was selected for marking.
Possible causes:
There is insufficient data in the selection screen to select the
required cost estimates.
The organizational measure was not carried out, or it was issued with a
different costing variant to that of the cost estimates (
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Marking Allowance</>).
All the cost estimates contain errors.
The cost estimates have already been marked or released.
For detailed information, call up the log.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKCC140 - Change selection criteria or check allowance for marking ?

  The SAP error message CKCC140 ("Change selection criteria or check allowance for marking") typically occurs in the context of the Costing (CK) module, particularly when dealing with the marking of cost estimates. This error indicates that the selection criteria used for marking cost estimates do not meet the necessary conditions, or that the user does not have the required permissions to perform the marking operation.
  Causes:
  
  Selection Criteria Issues: The criteria you have set for selecting cost estimates may not match any existing cost estimates in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to mark cost estimates.
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimates you are trying to mark may not be in a status that allows marking (e.g., they may be locked or already marked).
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict marking under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Check the selection criteria you are using to ensure they are correct and that they match existing cost estimates.
  Adjust the criteria to broaden the selection if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the marking operation. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Status:
  
  Ensure that the cost estimates you are trying to mark are in a valid status. You can check the status of the cost estimates in the relevant transaction (e.g., CK13N for displaying cost estimates).
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration Settings:
  
  If you suspect that configuration settings are causing the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the settings related to cost estimate marking.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to review and manage cost estimates.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance on resolving specific issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK40N (Mark Cost Estimates) and CK13N (Display Cost Estimates).
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles are properly assigned and that they include the necessary permissions for cost estimate management.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimates and the marking process.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.