How To Fix CKMLWIP003 - Actual costing is not active in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLWIP - WIP Price Determination

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Actual costing is not active in plant &

What causes this issue?

Actual costing is not active in plant &v1&.
The activation of actual costing in a prerequisite for using the WIP
Update.

System Response

The WIP update was not activated.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKMLWIP003 - Actual costing is not active in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CKMLWIP003 indicates that actual costing is not active for the specified plant. This error typically arises when you attempt to perform activities related to actual costing, such as running the actual costing run or posting actual costs, in a plant where actual costing has not been enabled.
  Cause:
  
  Actual Costing Not Activated: The primary cause of this error is that the actual costing functionality has not been activated for the specified plant in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that have not been properly set up in the controlling area or plant settings.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not be assigned to a controlling area that has actual costing enabled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKMLWIP003 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate Actual Costing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Follow the path: Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Actual Costing/Material Ledger -> Activate Actual Costing/Material Ledger.
  Ensure that the plant in question is included in the list of plants where actual costing is activated.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the plant is assigned to a controlling area that has actual costing enabled.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under Controlling -> General Controlling -> Master Data -> Controlling Area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Ledger Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material ledger is activated for the relevant company code and plant.
  Check the settings under Logistics -> Materials Management -> Material Master -> Settings for Material Types -> Define Attributes of Material Types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or Controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to familiarize yourself with transaction codes such as CKMLCP (Actual Costing Run) and CKMLCP1 (Actual Costing Run - Simulation).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or fixes related to this error.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKMLWIP003 error and successfully activate actual costing for the specified plant.