How To Fix CK815 - Cost estimate was not found -> explosion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Cost estimate was not found -> explosion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK815 - Cost estimate was not found -> explosion not possible ?

  The SAP error message CK815 ("Cost estimate was not found -> explosion not possible") typically occurs in the context of cost estimating in SAP, particularly when trying to perform a cost estimate explosion for a material or product. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid cost estimate for the specified material, which is necessary for the cost calculation process.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no cost estimate available for the material in question. This could be due to the cost estimate not being created or not being released.
  
  
  Incorrect Valuation Variant: The valuation variant used in the cost estimate may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a valid cost estimate.
  
  
  Costing Version Issues: The costing version being used may not have a cost estimate available. Each costing version can have different cost estimates.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the material may not be marked for costing.
  
  
  Date Issues: The cost estimate may be valid only for a specific period, and if the current date falls outside this range, the system will not find a valid cost estimate.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Release Cost Estimate: Check if a cost estimate exists for the material. If not, create a new cost estimate using transaction CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) and ensure it is released using CK24 (Release Cost Estimate).
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant: Review the valuation variant settings in the costing configuration to ensure they are correctly set up to find the cost estimates.
  
  
  Verify Costing Version: Ensure that the correct costing version is being used and that it has a valid cost estimate.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Check the material master data to ensure that the material is set up for costing and that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  
  
  Check Validity Dates: Verify the validity dates of the cost estimate to ensure that it is valid for the current date.
  
  
  Use CK40N for Costing Run: If you need to create multiple cost estimates, consider using transaction CK40N to run a costing run for multiple materials.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK24: Release Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Costing Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module related to cost estimates and valuation variants.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimating processes and troubleshooting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK815 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.