How To Fix CK236 - No date control found during number assignment

CK236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 236

• Message text: No date control 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 <DS:GLOS.date_control>date control</> 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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK236 - No date control found during number assignment ?

  The SAP error message CK236 "No date control found during number assignment" typically occurs in the context of material valuation or cost accounting when the system is unable to find a valid date control for the number assignment related to a material or cost object. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or changing material master records, or during the execution of cost estimates.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Date Control Configuration: The date control settings for the relevant valuation area or controlling area may not be configured properly in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range Assignment: The number range for the material or cost object may not be defined correctly, or it may not be assigned to the appropriate date control.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the controlling area, it may prevent new postings or changes that require date control.
  Custom Development Issues: If there are custom programs or enhancements that manipulate number