How To Fix CK385 - Enter a routing group for routing type &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Enter a routing group for routing type &

What causes this issue?

You entered a routing that does not refer to a material. For the
system to be able to identify the routing, you have to enter at least a
routing group.

System Response

The material cannot be costed using your entries.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries in the initial screen for costing or in the costing
view of the material master record.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK385 - Enter a routing group for routing type & ?

  The SAP error message CK385, which states "Enter a routing group for routing type &," typically occurs in the context of material costing or production planning when the system expects a routing group to be specified for a particular routing type but finds that it is missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Routing Group: The routing group is not defined for the routing type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: The routing type may not be properly configured in the system settings.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have forgotten to enter the routing group when creating or modifying a routing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Routing Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OPR1 (Routing Types) to check the configuration of routing types.
  Ensure that the routing group is defined for the routing type you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Define Routing Group:
  
  If the routing group is not defined, you can create it by going to the appropriate configuration settings in the SAP system.
  Use transaction code CR01 to create a new routing or CR02 to modify an existing one, ensuring that you specify the routing group.
  
  
  
  Enter Routing Group:
  
  If you are in a transaction where you can enter the routing group, make sure to fill in the required field with the appropriate routing group.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master record is correctly set up to reference the appropriate routing group. You can check this in transaction code MM02 (Change Material) under the relevant views.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to routing and costing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Routing Groups: These are used to categorize routings based on certain criteria, such as production processes or departments.
  Routing Types: Different routing types can be defined for various production processes, and each type may have specific requirements for routing groups.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OPR1: Routing Types configuration.
  CR01: Create Routing.
  CR02: Change Routing.
  MM02: Change Material Master.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in production planning or costing.