How To Fix CK005 - Reference object & does not exist (please check your entry)

CK005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Reference object & does not exist (please check your entry)

What causes this issue?

Reference object &V1& has not been maintained.

How to fix this error?

NOTIFY YOUR SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK005 - Reference object & does not exist (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message CK005, which states "Reference object & does not exist (please check your entry)," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost estimates, material master data, or when trying to reference a specific object (like a cost center, internal order, or material) that the system cannot find.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object you are trying to reference (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or material) does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the object code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the object.
  Inactive or Archived Objects: The object might be inactive or archived, making it unavailable for the current transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the object from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object