How To Fix AO612 - Cost estimate not found

AO612 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Cost estimate not found

What causes this issue?

A cost estimate, which is not on the database, is assigned to a variant
of the appropriation request.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AO612 - Details

• The SAP error message AO612 ("Cost estimate not found") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when the system is unable to find a cost estimate for a specific asset. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of AO612 Error
  
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common reason is that a cost estimate has not been created for the asset in question. This can happen if the asset was created without a corresponding cost estimate.
  
  
  Incorrect Valuation Area: The valuation area for the asset may not be set up correctly, or the cost estimate may not be assigned to the correct valuation area.
  
  
  Inactive Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may exist but is inactive or not valid for the period in which you are trying to use it.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the asset master data or related configuration settings that