How To Fix CK_MCSO005 - No requirements type specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK_MCSO - Messages for Mass Costing of Sales Documents

• Message number: 005

• Message text: No requirements type specified

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to cost an item that is not assigned to a
requirements type.

System Response

Assignment to a requirements type is mandatory for costing. The item is
therefore not costed.

How to fix this error?

Change the sales document item or assign a requirements type to the
item.
Note
You can remove this message from the log with the Customizing
transaction <DS:TRAN.OPR4_CKMC>User-Defined Error Management for Mass
Costing of Sales Orders</>. The item will still not be costed, however.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK_MCSO005 - No requirements type specified ?

  The SAP error message CK_MCSO005, which states "No requirements type specified," typically occurs in the context of Material Costing or when dealing with cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a requirements type for the material or the cost estimate being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Requirements Type: The most common cause is that the material master record does not have a requirements type defined for the relevant valuation area or plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the costing variant or the costing type that does not specify a requirements type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that lead to the absence of a requirements type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03).
  Check the relevant views (especially the Accounting and Costing views) to ensure that a requirements type is specified.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN).
  Ensure that the requirements type is correctly defined in the costing variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Define Requirements Type:
  
  If the requirements type is missing, you may need to define it in the configuration settings (transaction code OMC1).
  Ensure that the requirements type is assigned to the appropriate valuation area and material type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the costing process to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Use transaction code OKEQ to check the settings for the costing type and ensure that the requirements type is included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the requirements type and its role in the costing process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OMC1: Define Requirements Type
  OKEQ: Costing Type Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK_MCSO005 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.