How To Fix CK636 - Please enter either production version or BOM data/planning data

CK636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 636

• Message text: Please enter either production version or BOM data/planning data

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CK636 - Details

• The SAP error message CK636 ("Please enter either production version or BOM data/planning data") typically occurs in the context of material costing or when trying to create or change a material master record. This error indicates that the system requires either a production version or Bill of Materials (BOM) data to proceed with the costing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Production Version: The material does not have a production version defined, which is necessary for the costing process.
  Missing BOM Data: The system cannot find the relevant BOM data for the material, which is essential for determining the components and their costs.
  Missing Planning Data: The planning data for the material may not be set up correctly, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK636 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Production Version:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check if a production version is assigned to the material. If not, you