How To Fix C3059 - Costing type & has more than one standard cost est for valuation view &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C3 - Messages for Check Reports and Function Modules in Costing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Costing type & has more than one standard cost est for valuation view &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3059 - Costing type & has more than one standard cost est for valuation view & ?

  The SAP error message C3059 indicates that there is an issue with the costing type in the system. Specifically, it means that there is more than one standard cost estimate for a particular valuation view, which is not allowed. This can occur in the context of product costing and material valuation in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Cost Estimates: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple standard cost estimates for the same material and valuation view. This can happen if cost estimates were created incorrectly or if there were changes made to the costing type that were not properly managed.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing type or valuation view may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the system.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data related to the material or costing type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Estimates: Go to the cost estimate management transaction (e.g., CK13N) and check the cost estimates for the material in question. Ensure that there is only one valid standard cost estimate for the specified valuation view.
  Delete or Archive Extra Estimates: If you find multiple cost estimates, you may need to delete or archive the unnecessary ones. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you follow your organization's data management policies.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the costing type and valuation view in the Customizing settings (transaction SPRO). Ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting settings.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to costing types and valuation views for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction CKMLCP (for actual costing) or other relevant transactions to run consistency checks on your costing data.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Type: This is a classification that determines how costs are calculated and managed in SAP. It is essential to ensure that costing types are unique and correctly assigned.
  Valuation View: This refers to the perspective from which the material is valued, such as standard price or moving average price.
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variants are correctly defined and that they align with your costing strategy.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK13N (Display Cost Estimate), and CK40N (Costing Run).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the C3059 error message in SAP.