How To Fix CK088 - Specify at least one sort criterion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Specify at least one sort criterion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK088 - Specify at least one sort criterion ?

  The SAP error message CK088 ("Specify at least one sort criterion") typically occurs in the context of the Costing (CK) module when you are trying to execute a report or transaction that requires sorting criteria, but none have been specified. This can happen in various transactions related to cost analysis, such as when you are trying to display or analyze cost estimates, material costs, or other related data.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system expects at least one sorting criterion to be defined in the selection screen or report parameters. Without this, the system cannot process the request as it does not know how to organize the output data.
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK088 error, you need to specify at least one sorting criterion in the relevant selection screen or report parameters. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Transaction: Go to the transaction where you encountered the error (e.g., CK11N, CK40N, etc.).
  
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Look for fields related to sorting or criteria that can be used to organize the output. This may include fields like Material, Plant, Costing Variant, etc.
  
  
  Specify Sorting Criteria: Fill in at least one of the sorting criteria fields. For example, you might choose to sort by Material or Plant.
  
  
  Execute the Report: After specifying the sorting criteria, try executing the report or transaction again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transactions where this error might occur include CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Display Cost Estimates), and CK24 (Display Costing Results).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on the specific transaction you are using, as it may provide additional context on required fields and sorting options.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to access the data and execute the reports in the costing module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or enhancements related to the error message CK088.
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that you provide the necessary sorting criteria, you should be able to resolve the CK088 error and successfully execute your costing reports or transactions.