How To Fix CK234 - No costing type found during number assignment

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 234

• Message text: No costing type 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, number assignment for the <DS:GLOS.costing_type>costing
type</> is missing.

System Response

The system cannot assign a number to the costing document.

How to fix this error?

Check the <DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing variant</> used.
<DS:TRAN.CKC1>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 CK234 - No costing type found during number assignment ?

  The SAP error message CK234 "No costing type found during number assignment" typically occurs in the context of product costing and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid costing type for the material or product being processed. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Type Configuration: The costing type may not be defined in the system for the relevant controlling area or for the specific material.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not have the appropriate costing view or may be missing necessary data.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be correctly configured or may not include the necessary costing types.
  Controlling Area Settings: The controlling area settings may not be aligned with the costing type requirements.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing types.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Costing Types.
  Ensure that the required costing types are defined for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master.
  Check the costing view to ensure that the material is set up correctly and that all necessary fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant includes the necessary costing types and is correctly assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Examine Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate company code and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the costing types. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product costing and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing types and error CK234.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK234 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.