How To Fix CKPRCH015 - Error reading material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Error reading material

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH015 - Error reading material ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH015, which states "Error reading material," typically occurs in the context of material master data processing, particularly when dealing with cost estimates or pricing. This error can arise due to various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or marked for deletion, preventing it from being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or process the material.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or corruption in the material master data.
  Missing Views: Required views (like accounting or costing views) for the material may not be maintained.
  Incorrect Plant Assignment: The material may not be assigned to the plant you are trying to access.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Existence: Verify that the material number exists in the system by using transaction code MM03 (Display Material).
  Review Material Status: Check if the material is blocked or marked for deletion. You can do this in the material master data.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  Data Consistency Check: Use transaction code MM02 to check and correct any inconsistencies in the material master data.
  Maintain Required Views: If necessary views are missing, you can maintain them using transaction MM01 (Create Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant. You can check this in the material master data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Change Documents
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  If the problem continues after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.