How To Fix CK794 - A released cost estimate already exists.

CK794 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 794

• Message text: A released cost estimate already exists.

What causes this issue?

There is already a released cost estimate with costing variant &V1& and
version &V2& in period &V3& of fiscal year &V4& in the target system
for the <DS:GLOS.3526B6C3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>cost component
split</> that you want to transfer.

System Response

The cost estimate is not saved, and the cost estimate in the target
system is not overwritten.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK794 - A released cost estimate already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CK794 ("A released cost estimate already exists") typically occurs in the context of cost estimating in SAP, particularly when you are trying to create or change a cost estimate for a material that already has a released cost estimate. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Released Cost Estimate: The primary reason for this error is that there is already a released cost estimate for the material in question. SAP does not allow the creation of a new cost estimate if one is already released, as this could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and inventory valuation.
  
  
  Cost Estimate Status: The cost estimate you are trying to create may be in a status that does not allow for changes or new estimates to be created.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction code CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check if a released cost estimate exists for