How To Fix CK386 - A routing of type & cannot be costed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 386

• Message text: A routing of type & cannot be costed

What causes this issue?

Costing with quantity structure can only take routings into account if
they refer to a material.

System Response

Routings of type &V1& are ignored in costing.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry 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 CK386 - A routing of type & cannot be costed ?

  The SAP error message CK386 indicates that a routing of a specific type cannot be costed. This error typically arises during the costing process in the SAP system, particularly when trying to calculate the costs for a material or product based on its routing.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Routing Type: The routing type being used is not set up for costing. For example, certain routing types may be designated for planning purposes only and not for costing.
  
  
  Missing Data: There may be missing or incomplete data in the routing, such as missing operations, components, or work centers that are necessary for the costing process.
  
  
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant being used may not be configured to handle the specific routing type.
  
  
  Status of the Routing: The routing may be inactive or not released for use in costing.
  
  
  Plant Assignment: The routing may not be assigned to the correct plant or may not be valid for the plant in question.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK386 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Routing Type: Verify that the routing type you are using is appropriate for costing. You may need to consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the routing type is set up correctly.
  
  
  Review Routing Data: Ensure that all necessary data in the routing is complete. Check for missing operations, components, or work centers.
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: Review the settings of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it is configured to handle the routing type in question.
  
  
  Activate/Release Routing: If the routing is inactive, you may need to activate or release it for costing. This can typically be done in the routing maintenance transaction (e.g., CA01, CA02).
  
  
  Plant Assignment: Ensure that the routing is assigned to the correct plant and that it is valid for the plant you are trying to cost.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to your version of SAP and the configuration of routings and costing.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CA01 (Create Routing), CA02 (Change Routing), and CA03 (Display Routing) to manage routings.
  Costing Variants: Transaction code OKKN can be used to configure costing variants.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify routings and costing settings.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) and Product Costing.