How To Fix CK127 - No date control is assigned to costing variant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 127

• Message text: No date control is assigned to costing variant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK127 - No date control is assigned to costing variant & ?

  The SAP error message CK127 ("No date control is assigned to costing variant &") typically occurs in the context of product costing when the system cannot find a date control assignment for the specified costing variant. This can happen during various costing processes, such as when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The costing variant you are using does not have a date control assigned to it in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant specified may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  System Settings: The system may not have been properly configured to handle the date control for the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK127 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the configuration for costing variants. This can typically be found under:
  SPRO -> Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Costing -> Costing Variants
  
  Select the costing variant that is causing the error and check if a date control is assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Date Control:
  
  If no date control is assigned, you will need to assign one. This can usually be done in the same configuration area where you checked the costing variant.
  Ensure that the date control is appropriate for the costing variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant Usage:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant you are using is the correct one for the cost estimate you are trying to perform.
  If necessary, switch to a different costing variant that has the appropriate date control assigned.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the configuration was recently transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary configurations were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional details on configuring costing variants and date controls.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for materials. Each costing variant can have different settings, including date controls, which determine how the system handles dates during the costing process.
  Date Control: This is a setting that specifies how the system should interpret dates when performing cost calculations. It can include settings for validity periods, price determination dates, and more.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK127 error and successfully perform your costing activities in SAP.