How To Fix CK036 - Parameters do not exist for plant & order type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Parameters do not exist for plant & order type &

What causes this issue?

No order-type-independent parameters for plant &V1&, order type &V2&
have been defined.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization, maintain the order-type-dependent parameters
for the order type in Customizing. The
<DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing variant</> for planned or actual costs
is particularly important.
INCLUDE 'NA_CKSYSAD_AN'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK036 - Parameters do not exist for plant & order type & ?

  The SAP error message CK036 ("Parameters do not exist for plant & order type &") typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a costing run in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary configuration parameters for the specified plant and order type combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the costing parameters for the specified plant and order type have not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be valid for the specified plant.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The settings for the plant may not have been properly maintained in the configuration.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the material or order type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Define Order Types.
  Ensure that the order type in question is properly configured for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Maintain Costing Parameters:
  
  Check if the costing parameters for the plant and order type are maintained.
  You can do this by navigating to Costing -> Costing Variants and ensuring that the relevant costing variant is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained for the plant and that the relevant views (like costing view) are filled out.
  Check if the order type is valid for the material being processed.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the configuration or master data, ensure that all relevant updates have been applied and that there are no pending changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and OPL8 (Order Type Configuration).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error CK036 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the CK036 error in SAP.