How To Fix CK024 - Costing variant & not assigned to a number range group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Costing variant & not assigned to a number range group

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.costing_variant>Costing variant</> &v1& is not assigned to a
<DS:GLOS.number_range_group>number range group</>.

System Response

The system cannot allocate a number to the costing document.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization for Customizing, do the following:
Assign the costing variant to a number range group.
Perform costing again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK024 - Costing variant & not assigned to a number range group ?

  The SAP error message CK024 indicates that a costing variant is not assigned to a number range group. This error typically occurs in the context of product costing and can prevent users from executing certain transactions related to cost estimates.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the costing variant you are trying to use has not been properly configured in the system. Specifically, it means that the costing variant does not have a corresponding number range group assigned to it, which is necessary for the system to generate and manage cost estimates.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK024 error, you need to assign a number range group to the costing variant. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  SPRO -> SAP Reference IMG -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Costing Variants -> Define Costing Variants
  
  
  
  
  Select the Costing Variant:
  
  In the configuration screen, find the costing variant that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Assign Number Range Group:
  
  In the details of the costing variant, look for the field related to the number range group.
  Assign an appropriate number range group to the costing variant. If you do not have a number range group defined, you may need to create one.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  Go back to the transaction that was causing the error and try to execute it again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Range Groups: These are used in SAP to manage the assignment of unique numbers to various objects, including cost estimates. Each costing variant should have a number range group assigned to ensure that cost estimates can be uniquely identified.
  Costing Variants: These are configurations that determine how costs are calculated in SAP. They include settings for various parameters such as valuation methods, costing types, and more.
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to know relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure)
  CK40N (Mass Processing of Cost Estimates)
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in Product Cost Controlling.