How To Fix C+451 - Incorrect assignment of cost estimate number to the material key

C+451 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 451

• Message text: Incorrect assignment of cost estimate number to the material key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+451 - Incorrect assignment of cost estimate number to the material key ?

  The SAP error message C+451 "Incorrect assignment of cost estimate number to the material key" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material management within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a mismatch or inconsistency between the cost estimate number and the material key in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Cost Estimate Assignment: The cost estimate number may not be correctly assigned to the material in the system.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to discrepancies.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be compatible with the material or the cost estimate.
  Inactive or Deleted Cost Estimates: The cost estimate number may refer to an inactive or deleted cost estimate.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database that need to be resolved.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Assignment:
  
  Verify that the cost estimate number is correctly assigned to the material in the material