How To Fix CK237 - No reference object found during number assignment

CK237 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 237

• Message text: No reference object 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 reference object 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 CK237 - No reference object found during number assignment ?

  The SAP error message CK237 ("No reference object found during number assignment") typically occurs in the context of material master data or when dealing with cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a reference object (such as a material or a cost estimate) that is necessary for the number assignment process.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reference Object: The most common cause is that the reference object (like a material or cost estimate) does not exist in the system or is not properly defined.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system that prevent the reference object from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the reference object.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the system from finding the reference object.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Reference Object: Verify that the reference object you are trying to use exists