How To Fix CKPRCH017 - Error reading material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 017

• 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 CKPRCH017 - Error reading material & ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH017 typically indicates an issue with reading material master data, particularly in the context of pricing or cost estimates. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Cause:
  
  Material Not Found: The material number specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Material Status: The material may be blocked or inactive, preventing it from being accessed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the material master data.
  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.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the material type or valuation class.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Number: Verify that the material number entered is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Check Material Status: Ensure that the material is not blocked or inactive. You can check this in the material master data.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the material master data. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the material master data to identify and correct any inconsistencies.
  Maintain Required Views: If the material is missing required views, you may need to maintain those views using transaction code MM01 or MM02.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings for the material type and valuation class to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the program or transaction that is generating the error to identify the root cause.
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.