How To Fix BOS03005 - Costing tool not determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOS03 - Costing: Sales Documents with BOS

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Costing tool not determined

What causes this issue?

You have tried to cost a bill of services.

System Response

The system cannot identify the costing tool (either unit costing or
easy cost planning) from the document data.

How to fix this error?

Please contact your technical support.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOS03005 - Costing tool not determined ?

  The SAP error message BOS03005, which states "Costing tool not determined," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to execute a costing run in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify the appropriate costing tool to use for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Configuration: The costing tool may not be configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the configuration settings for the costing variant or costing type.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other relevant master data may not have the necessary settings or may be incomplete.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be set up correctly or may not be assigned to the relevant costing type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing tool or perform the costing run.
  System Settings: There may be system settings that prevent the determination of the costing tool, such as missing or incorrect parameters in the configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for product costing (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the costing variant and costing type are correctly configured and that the costing tool is assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that all necessary fields related to costing are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the relevant views (e.g., Costing 1, Costing 2) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Validate Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant being used is valid and correctly set up. You can check this in the configuration under "Product Cost Planning" -> "Costing Variants."
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the costing run. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the process to identify where the determination of the costing tool is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP product costing.