How To Fix CKWB004 - Cost estimate for production lot &1 of material &2 in plant &3 activated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKWB - Production lot costing messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Cost estimate for production lot &1 of material &2 in plant &3 activated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKWB004 - Cost estimate for production lot &1 of material &2 in plant &3 activated. ?

  The SAP error message CKWB004 indicates that there is an issue with the cost estimate for a production lot of a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when trying to activate a cost estimate for a production order or a material.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The cost estimate may not have all the necessary data, such as missing master data (e.g., BOM, routing, or work center information).
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly or may not be applicable for the material or plant.
  Status of the Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may not be in a status that allows it to be activated (e.g., it might be marked as "not released").
  Material Master Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly for costing purposes.
  Plant-Specific Settings: There may be specific settings or configurations at the plant level that are causing the issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKWB004 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Cost Estimate Data: Review the cost estimate for the production lot to ensure that all necessary data is complete and correct.
  Verify Master Data: Ensure that the relevant master data (BOM, routing, work centers) is correctly maintained and available for the material in the specified plant.
  Review Costing Variant: Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure it is set up correctly and is applicable for the material and plant.
  Check Status of Cost Estimate: Make sure that the cost estimate is released and in a status that allows activation.
  Material Master Review: Verify that the material master data is correctly set up for costing, including the valuation class and costing views.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to the error message and its resolution.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK24 (Release Cost Estimate), or CK40N (Costing Run) to manage cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform costing activities in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or product costing.