How To Fix CK162 - Current cost estimate not found (inconsistent data)

CK162 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Current cost estimate not found (inconsistent data)

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to <DS:GLOS.release>release</> a standard cost
estimate.

System Response

The standard cost estimate that was last released, and which is to
become the previous standard cost estimate when you release the above
cost estimate, could not be found.

How to fix this error?

You can find the material and plant in the log.
Notify your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK162 - Current cost estimate not found (inconsistent data) ?

  The SAP error message CK162 "Current cost estimate not found (inconsistent data)" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid current cost estimate for a material, which can lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and inventory valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no current cost estimate available for the material in question. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or has been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the material master or the cost estimate itself, such as incorrect valuation classes or missing entries in the cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly, or it may not be applicable to the material.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, it may prevent the system from