How To Fix CK735 - No cost estimate found for procurement alternative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 735

• Message text: No cost estimate found for procurement alternative

What causes this issue?

For material/plant &v1&, no cost estimate could be found for the
<DS:GLOS.352A616EC1035CD5E10000009B38F974>procurement alternative</>
with BOM &v2& and routing &v3&.
There are various possible causes for this, as follows:
You have not created a procurement alternative for
<DS:GLOS.3526C3F9AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BOM</> &V2& and
<DS:GLOS.3528EE4BEB4D21BCE10000009B38F984>routing</> &V2&.
Example:
At the beginning of the year, you create a
<DS:GLOS.3526B72EAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>mixed cost estimate</> with
procurement alternatives A und B. Procurement alternative A includes
BOM 1 and routing 1, while procurement alternative B includes BOM 2 and
routing 2. During the fiscal year, you enter BOM 3 and routing 3, for
which you create a <DS:GLOS.3526B6F2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product
cost collector</>. When calculating actual costs at period-end closing
in Cost Object Controlling, the system attempts to access the cost
estimate for the procurement alternative. However, there is no
procurement alternative containing BOM 3 and routing 3.
A cost estimate was not created for BOM &V2& and routing &V3&. The
reason for this is that the lot size range entered in the
<DS:GLOS.3526C3FAAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>alternative BOM</> does not
agree with the lot size entered in the procurement alternative.
Example:
The ratio between procurement alternative A and procurement alternative
B in a mixed cost estimate for material X should be 1:9.
Procurement alternative A contains
<DS:GLOS.3526C404AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>BOM usage</> 1, alternative
BOM 1, <DS:GLOS.3526C3C6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>task list type</> N,
<DS:GLOS.3526C3C2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>task list group</> 1, and
<DS:GLOS.3526BEB7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>group counter</> 1.
A lot size range of 100 - 1000 has been entered for alternative BOM 1.
No lot size has been entered in the procurement alternative.
Procurement alternative B contains BOM usage 2, alternative BOM 2, task
list type N, task list group 2, and group counter 1.
A lot size range of 1 - 100 has been entered for alternative BOM 2. No
lot size has been entered in the procurement alternative.
You create a mixed cost estimate for the material with a lot size of 1.
The system costs routing 2 / BOM 2. Routing 1, BOM 1 is not costed,
because the lot size range of the BOM usage does not correspond to the
costing lot size of the procurement alternative. Procurement
alternative A has a cost estimate for BOM 2 and routing 2, and no cost
estimate for BOM 1 and routing 1.
This would also occur if a lot size of 500 were entered in procurement
alternative A, and the costing lot size of the procurement alternative
were 100.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check to see whether a cost estimate already exists for the procurement
alternative.
Check the lot sizes in the alternative BOM and in the procurement
alternative.
If necessary, create a procurement alternative and/or a cost estimate
for the procurement alternative.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK735 - No cost estimate found for procurement alternative ?

  The SAP error message CK735 "No cost estimate found for procurement alternative" typically occurs in the context of cost estimation for materials in the SAP system. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid cost estimate for the specified procurement alternative of a material.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no cost estimate created for the material in the specified valuation area or plant.
  Incorrect Procurement Alternative: The procurement alternative specified may not be valid or may not have an associated cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not have a corresponding cost estimate.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material, such as missing or incorrect information in the material master or BOM (Bill of Materials).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate: 
  
  Navigate to the cost estimate transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate) and create a cost estimate for the material in the relevant plant and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Procurement Alternatives: 
  
  Verify that the procurement alternative you are using is valid and has a corresponding cost estimate. You can check this in the material master or the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variants: 
  
  Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured and applicable for the material. You can check this in the configuration settings for costing variants.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data: 
  
  Check the material master data for any inconsistencies or missing information. Ensure that the valuation class and other relevant fields are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Check BOM and Routing: 
  
  If the material is part of a BOM or routing, ensure that these are correctly set up and that the cost estimates are linked properly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on cost estimation and procurement alternatives.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Costing Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for costing in SAP can help in troubleshooting and resolving issues related to cost estimates.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or updates that address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or materials management (MM) for further assistance.