How To Fix CK233 - No costing variant found during number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 233

• Message text: No costing variant found during number assignment

What causes this issue?

A cost estimate must have a key that is unique in the system. This is
achieved by saving the costing document under a unique number.
However, the number assignment for the <DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing
variant</> is missing.

System Response

The system cannot assign a number to the costing document.

How to fix this error?

Check the costing variant being used.
<DS:TRAN.CK1 Check costing variant</>
&sys_admin&
Check the assignment of number ranges and costing variants.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK233 - No costing variant found during number assignment ?

  The SAP error message CK233 "No costing variant found during number assignment" typically occurs in the context of product costing in SAP, particularly when trying to create or change a costing run. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid costing variant for the operation being performed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The most common cause is that there is no costing variant defined for the specific valuation area or for the material in question.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings in the controlling area or the material master may not align with the requirements for costing.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Check if a costing variant exists for the relevant controlling area and valuation area.
  If not, create a new costing variant by copying from an existing one or defining a new one according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant controlling area and valuation area.
  You can do this in the same transaction (OKKN) or by checking the configuration in OKT1 (Costing Variant Assignment).
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data.
  Ensure that the costing view is maintained and that the relevant costing variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) under Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Costing Variants.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the costing variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They include settings for valuation methods, cost components, and other parameters.
  Valuation Areas: These are organizational units that define how materials are valued. They can be at the plant level or company code level.
  Costing Run: This is a process in SAP where costs are calculated for materials based on the defined costing variant.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.