How To Fix 3R205 - No specification is defined for PCG &1, evaluation class &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3R - HR-PAY: Messages for evaluation programs (international)

• Message number: 205

• Message text: No specification is defined for PCG &1, evaluation class &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R205 - No specification is defined for PCG &1, evaluation class &2 ?

  The SAP error message 3R205 indicates that there is no specification defined for a particular Product Costing Group (PCG) and evaluation class in the system. This error typically arises during the product costing process when the system attempts to evaluate costs but cannot find the necessary specifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specifications: The primary cause of this error is that the system does not have a specification defined for the specified Product Costing Group and evaluation class. This could happen if the specifications were never created or if they were deleted or not properly maintained.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration settings in the system related to product costing or the specific evaluation class.
  Data Entry Errors: There might be a typo or incorrect entry in the Product Costing Group or evaluation class when trying to execute a costing run.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Specifications:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (usually in the area of Product Costing) and check if the specifications for the specified Product Costing Group and evaluation class exist.
  If they do not exist, you will need to create them. This can typically be done in the following way:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run).
  Ensure that the specifications for the Product Costing Group and evaluation class are defined in the system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for Product Costing in the SAP system. This can be done through the transaction code SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) and navigating to the relevant sections for Product Costing.
  Ensure that the evaluation classes and costing variants are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Validate the entries for the Product Costing Group and evaluation class to ensure there are no typographical errors or incorrect values being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to define specifications for Product Costing Groups and evaluation classes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Product Costing Groups: These are used to categorize products for costing purposes and can affect how costs are calculated and reported.
  Evaluation Classes: These are used to classify costs and can impact how costs are assigned to different cost elements.
  Costing Variants: These define how costs are calculated and can include various parameters such as valuation methods and cost components.
  
  By addressing the missing specifications and ensuring proper configuration, you should be able to resolve the error message 3R205 in SAP.