How To Fix CKPRCH026 - Price not changeable - a standard cost estimate exists for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKPRCH - Message for price changes

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Price not changeable - a standard cost estimate exists for material &

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the price of material &v1&, even though a
<DS:GLOS.3526B6B2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>released</> standard price
exists.

System Response

The price change will not be executed.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKPRCH026 - Price not changeable - a standard cost estimate exists for material & ?

  The SAP error message CKPRCH026 indicates that a price change for a material cannot be processed because a standard cost estimate already exists for that material. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with material valuation and cost management.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Standard Cost Estimate: The primary reason for this error is that a standard cost estimate has already been created for the material in question. SAP prevents changes to the price of a material if a standard cost estimate is in place to maintain data integrity and consistency in financial reporting.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for price changes, such as being locked or having certain restrictions applied.
  Costing Variant Settings: The settings in the costing variant may also restrict changes to the price if certain conditions are not met.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKPRCH026 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Standard Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to transaction code CK13N (Display Standard Cost Estimate) and check if a standard cost estimate exists for the material.
  If it does, you may need to update or change the standard cost estimate instead of trying to change the price directly.
  
  
  
  Create/Change Standard Cost Estimate:
  
  If you need to change the price, you can create a new standard cost estimate using transaction code CK40N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK11N (Create Standard Cost Estimate).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or change cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Release the Cost Estimate:
  
  If the cost estimate is in a "locked" status, you may need to release it using transaction code CK24 (Release Cost Estimate).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that there are no restrictions on changing the price.
  Check the accounting view for any settings that might prevent price changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Controlling Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing the standard cost estimate or the price, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure compliance with internal policies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK13N: Display Standard Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  CK24: Release Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimates and material valuation.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to cost estimates and material pricing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKPRCH026 error and manage the pricing of the material effectively.