How To Fix CKECP181 - Characteristic &1 is not used in costing model &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 181

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is not used in costing model &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP181 - Characteristic &1 is not used in costing model &2 ?

  The SAP error message CKECP181 indicates that a specific characteristic (denoted as &1) is not being utilized in the costing model (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of product costing, where characteristics are used to define the properties of materials or products that can affect their cost calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Unused Characteristic: The characteristic specified in the error message is not assigned to the costing model you are trying to use. This can happen if the characteristic was created but not linked to the costing model.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the costing model settings or the characteristics assigned to it.
  Data Inconsistency: The characteristic might have been removed or deactivated in the system, leading to this error when attempting to perform costing calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing model in SAP.
  Verify if the characteristic in question is assigned to the costing model. If it is not, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Modify Costing Model:
  
  If the characteristic is not relevant for the costing model, consider removing it from the data or adjusting the costing model to exclude the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the costing model and ensure that all necessary characteristics are correctly assigned and active.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration transaction (e.g., OKTZ for costing variants).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage characteristics and costing models.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run of the costing process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  OKTZ: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to costing models and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in product costing.