How To Fix AO606 - Cost estimate for variant &1 changed

AO606 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 606

• Message text: Cost estimate for variant &1 changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO606 - Cost estimate for variant &1 changed ?

  The SAP error message AO606, which states "Cost estimate for variant &1 changed," typically occurs in the context of cost estimation in SAP, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or cost estimates for products. This message indicates that the cost estimate for a specific variant of a product has been modified, which can affect various processes such as pricing, production, and inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cost Estimate Changes: The cost estimate for the specified variant has been altered, possibly due to changes in material costs, labor rates, overhead rates, or other cost components.
  Master Data Updates: Changes in master data (like BOMs, routing, or material master) can lead to recalculation of cost estimates.
  Configuration Changes: If the variant configuration has been modified, it may lead to a new cost estimate being generated.
  Manual Adjustments: Users may have manually adjusted the cost estimates, leading to this message.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cost Estimates: Check the cost estimates for the affected variant