How To Fix CK736 - No cost estimate found for procurement alternative

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 736

• 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 <DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</>
&v2&.
There are various possible causes for this, as follows:
You have not created a procurement alternative for production version
&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
production version 1, while procurement alternative B includes
production version 2. During the fiscal year, you enter production
version 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 production version 3.
A cost estimate was not created for production version &V2&. The reason
for this is that the lot size range entered in the production version
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 production version 1.
A lot size range of 100 - 1000 has been entered for production version
1. No lot size has been entered in the procurement alternative.
Procurement alternative A contains production version 2.
A lot size range of 1 - 100 has been entered for production version 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 production version 2. Production version 1 is not
costed, because the lot size range of the production version does not
correspond to the costing lot size of the procurement alternative.
Therefore, procurement alternative A has a cost estimate that is based
on production version 2.
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 production version 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK736 - No cost estimate found for procurement alternative ?

  The SAP error message CK736 "No cost estimate found for procurement alternative" typically occurs in the context of cost estimation for materials in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid cost estimate for the specified procurement alternative of a material. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: There may not be a 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 be linked to a valid 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.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create a Cost Estimate: Ensure that a cost estimate exists for the material in the relevant valuation area. You can create a cost estimate using transaction CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  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 by using transaction CK13N (Display Cost Estimate).
  Review Costing Variant: Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured and applicable for the material. You can check the settings in transaction OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Validate Valuation Class: Check the valuation class assigned to the material and ensure it is linked to a valid cost estimate. This can be done in the material master (transaction MM03).
  Check Master Data: Review the material master data, BOM, and routing for any inconsistencies or missing information that could affect cost estimation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  Costing Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the costing configuration in SAP, including how to set up costing variants, valuation classes, and procurement alternatives.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimation and procurement alternatives.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK736 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.