How To Fix CKAPP002 - Requirements type &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKAPP - Messages from the Environment of the Costing MiniApps

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Requirements type &3 does not exist

What causes this issue?

The requirements type &V3& was specified in item &V2& of the sales
order &V1&. However, at present this requirements type is not defined.

System Response

Following the issue of the information message the system terminates
the sales order item &V2& processing and continues with the next sales
order item.

How to fix this error?

Check your system settings in Customizing of <LS>Product Cost by Sales
Order</> under <LS>Check Requirements Types</>. There you have to
define requirements type &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKAPP002 - Requirements type &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CKAPP002, which states "Requirements type &3 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material management when the system is unable to find a specified requirements type in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to create or change a material master record, or during the costing run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The requirements type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a configuration issue where the requirements type has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The requirements type may have been incorrectly entered in the transaction or configuration settings.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of changes, the requirements type may not have been included or properly transported.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant area for product costing or material management.
  Check if the requirements type in question is defined. If it is missing, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Create Requirements Type:
  
  If the requirements type does not exist, you can create it by following the configuration path:
  
  SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Requirements Types.
  
  
  Ensure that you enter all necessary details correctly.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Double-check the input where the error occurred to ensure that the requirements type is entered correctly and matches the existing types in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If needed, re-transport the missing configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on requirements types and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM02 (Change Material).
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify configuration settings.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKAPP002 error and ensure that the requirements type is correctly configured in your SAP system.