How To Fix CKECP500 - Material &1 in plant &2 no longer available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKECP - Messages for Easy Cost Planning

• Message number: 500

• Message text: Material &1 in plant &2 no longer available

What causes this issue?

In cost estimate &v3& in item &v4&, you entered material &v1& in plant
&v2&. However, this material no longer exists, for example, due to
reorganization.

System Response

It is not possible to depict this material item in the display and
change functions of the cost estimate. Instead, the system creates a
variable item with the price, short text and the cost element from the
material item.
When you save, this item is stored as a variable item.

How to fix this error?

Note that the item category has changed, and the entry for material and
plant are no longer available.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKECP500 - Material &1 in plant &2 no longer available ?

  The SAP error message CKECP500 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) is no longer available in the specified plant (denoted as &2). This error typically arises in the context of production planning, inventory management, or when attempting to perform transactions related to the material in question.
  Causes:
  
  Material Deactivation: The material may have been marked as inactive or discontinued in the system.
  Stock Levels: The material may have zero stock in the specified plant, meaning there are no available quantities for use.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be set up for the specified plant, or it may not be valid for that particular location.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the material master data, such as missing or incorrect information.
  Batch Management: If the material is batch-managed, there may be no available batches for the material in the specified plant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material in the material master (transaction code MM03). Ensure that it is active and available for the specified plant.
  Review Stock Levels: Check the stock levels for the material in the specified plant using transaction code MMBE. If stock is zero, consider replenishing the inventory.
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is correctly assigned to the plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  Update Master Data: If there are discrepancies in the material master data, update the necessary fields to ensure the material is correctly configured for use.
  Batch Availability: If the material is batch-managed, check if there are any available batches in the plant. You can do this using transaction code MSC3N to view batch details.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MMBE: Stock Overview
  MSC3N: Display Batch
  
  
  Material Master Views: Ensure that the relevant views (Basic Data, Sales, Purchasing, etc.) are properly maintained for the material.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and manage the material in the specified plant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKECP500 error and implement the appropriate solution.