How To Fix CKPRCH007 - Material & must be settled

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Material & must be settled

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the price for material &v1&.
The material's price has not yet been
<DS:GLOS.36E04C30189E6714E10000009B38F983>determined</> in the relevant
period.

System Response

The prices are not changed.

How to fix this error?

Determine the material's price for the relevant period.
Perform the price change again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH007 - Material & must be settled ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH007 indicates that a material must be settled. This typically occurs in the context of product costing and inventory management, particularly when dealing with materials that have been assigned to a cost object (like a production order or a project) but have not yet been settled.
  Cause:
  
  Unsettled Cost Objects: The material in question is linked to a cost object (e.g., production order, internal order) that has not been settled. This means that the costs associated with the material have not been transferred to the appropriate financial accounts.
  Incomplete Settlement Process: The settlement process may not have been executed for the relevant cost object, or there may be issues preventing the settlement from completing successfully.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that are not set up correctly, leading to the inability to settle costs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Perform Settlement: 
  
  Navigate to the appropriate transaction for settling the cost object (e.g., transaction code KO88 for production orders).
  Ensure that all necessary prerequisites for settlement are met, such as confirming that all costs have been posted and that the order is in a status that allows for settlement.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Object Status: 
  
  Verify the status of the cost object to ensure it is eligible for settlement. If the order is still in a working status, it may need to be completed or released before settlement can occur.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the type of cost object you are working with. This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team.
  
  
  
  Analyze Error Logs: 
  
  If the settlement process fails, check the error logs for more detailed information about why the settlement could not be completed. This can provide insights into any underlying issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the settlement process and any prerequisites that must be met.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KO88: Settle Order
  KOB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KSV5: Display Cost Object
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message CKPRCH007 for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform settlement operations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.