How To Fix AO601 - Cost estimate entered for variant &1

AO601 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 601

• Message text: Cost estimate entered for variant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO601 - Cost estimate entered for variant &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO601 ("Cost estimate entered for variant &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when a cost estimate is being processed. This error indicates that a cost estimate has already been entered for the specified variant, which may prevent further processing or modifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Cost Estimate: The primary cause of this error is that a cost estimate for the specified variant has already been created and saved in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an attempt to enter a cost estimate for a variant that is not intended to have one, or the wrong variant may have been selected.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the entry of multiple cost estimates for the same variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates: Verify if a cost estimate already exists for the specified variant. You can do this by navigating to the relevant