How To Fix CK098 - No number could be assigned for material & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: No number could be assigned for material & in plant &

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK098 - No number could be assigned for material & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message CK098 ("No number could be assigned for material & in plant &") typically occurs during the creation or processing of a material master record, particularly when dealing with valuation or costing-related transactions. This error indicates that the system is unable to assign a number to the material in the specified plant due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Number Ranges: The number range for the material type or plant may not be defined or may be exhausted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material type or plant may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material records.
  Inactive Status: The material type or plant may be inactive or not allowed for the current transaction.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to material management or costing.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Number Ranges:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the number range for the material type in question. Ensure that the number range is defined and has available numbers.
  If the number range is exhausted, you may need to extend it.
  
  
  
  Review Material Type Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OMH0 to check the configuration of the material type. Ensure that it is correctly set up for the plant in question.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify materials. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Status:
  
  Ensure that the plant is active and allowed for the material type. You can check this in the plant settings.
  
  
  
  Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to material management and costing. You can access these settings through transaction code SPRO and navigate to the relevant sections.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search for notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SNRO (Number Range Objects), OMH0 (Material Type Configuration), SU53 (Authorization Check), SPRO (Customizing).
  Material Master: The material master is a central repository of information related to materials in SAP, and issues with it can affect various processes.
  Costing: This error is often related to costing and valuation, so understanding the costing configuration in SAP can be beneficial.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.