How To Fix CKWB017 - Cost estimate for material & in plant & status & cannot be deactivated.


CKWB017 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CKWB - Production lot costing messages

  • Message number: 017

  • Message text: Cost estimate for material & in plant & status & cannot be deactivated.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKWB017 - Cost estimate for material & in plant & status & cannot be deactivated. ?
    The SAP error message CKWB017 indicates that a cost estimate for a specific material in a particular plant cannot be deactivated. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or conditions that prevent the deactivation of the cost estimate. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
    
    Cause: Active Dependencies: The cost estimate may be linked to active production orders, purchase orders, or other transactions that rely on the cost estimate. Status of the Cost Estimate: The cost estimate might be in a status that does not allow deactivation, such as being marked as "active" or "released." Costing Variants: The costing variant used for the cost estimate may have settings that prevent deactivation. Historical Data: If the cost estimate is used in historical data or reports, it may not be allowed to be deactivated. Material Master Settings: Certain settings in the material master record may restrict changes to cost estimates.
    Solution: Check Dependencies: Review any active

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