How To Fix CKBK008 - No valid source of supply could be determined for material &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKBK - Messages of the Valuation Functions

• Message number: 008

• Message text: No valid source of supply could be determined for material &

What causes this issue?

No valid source of supply could be found for material &v1& in plant
&v2&.

System Response

The material is not valuated.

How to fix this error?

Check the purchasing data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKBK008 - No valid source of supply could be determined for material & ?

  The SAP error message CKBK008 indicates that the system could not find a valid source of supply for a specific material. This error typically occurs during the procurement process when trying to create a purchase requisition, purchase order, or during the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) run.
  Causes of CKBK008
  
  Missing Source of Supply: The material may not have any assigned source of supply, such as a vendor or a production order.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master may not be set up correctly, or the relevant purchasing information may be missing.
  Invalid Info Records: The info records for the material and vendor combination may not exist or may be inactive.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The material may not be available in the specified plant or storage location.
  MRP Settings: The MRP settings for the material may not be configured correctly, leading to the inability to determine a source of supply.
  Blocked Vendors: The vendor may be blocked for purchasing, which would prevent the system from considering them as a valid source.
  
  Solutions to CKBK008
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Ensure that the purchasing view is maintained and that the material is assigned to the correct plant.
  
  
  Maintain Source List: If applicable, ensure that a source list is maintained for the material. You can do this using transaction code ME01 to create or ME02 to change the source list.
  
  
  Create or Update Info Records: Check if there are valid purchasing info records for the material and vendor combination using transaction code ME11 (create) or ME12 (change). Ensure that the info record is active.
  
  
  Review Vendor Master Data: Check the vendor master data to ensure that the vendor is not blocked and is set up correctly for purchasing. Use transaction code XK03 to view vendor details.
  
  
  Check MRP Settings: Review the MRP settings for the material to ensure that it is set up for procurement. This includes checking the MRP type and procurement type in the material master.
  
  
  Run MRP Again: After making the necessary changes, run the MRP process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Consult with Procurement Team: If you are unsure about the settings or need further assistance, consult with your procurement or materials management team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  ME01: Maintain Source List
  ME11: Create Info Record
  ME12: Change Info Record
  XK03: Display Vendor Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material management and procurement processes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CKBK008 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.