How To Fix CKCC121 - Cost estimate for material &V1& is no longer valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKCC - Messages in the Costing Run Cockpit

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Cost estimate for material &V1& is no longer valid

What causes this issue?

The cost estimate sent by ALE for material &V1& has a 'Costing date to'
date of &V2&, which is older than the current date.

System Response

The cost estimate cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

You cannot change this cost estimate. If you want to send it, you have
to create it again in the sending system and ensure that it is still
valid on the day that it is sent.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKCC121 - Cost estimate for material &V1& is no longer valid ?

  The SAP error message CKCC121 indicates that the cost estimate for a specific material (denoted by &V1&) is no longer valid. This typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material management when the system attempts to use a cost estimate that has been marked as outdated or has been replaced by a newer version.
  Causes:
  
  Cost Estimate Expiration: The cost estimate may have a validity period that has expired.
  New Cost Estimate Created: A new cost estimate may have been created for the material, rendering the old one invalid.
  Changes in Master Data: Changes in the material master data or related configuration settings can lead to the invalidation of existing cost estimates.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the current period.
  Status Change: The status of the cost estimate may have been changed to "inactive" or "deleted."
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Validity of Cost Estimate: Verify the validity period of the cost estimate for the material. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate in the system and checking its status and validity dates.
  Create a New Cost Estimate: If the existing cost estimate is indeed outdated, you may need to create a new cost estimate for the material. This can be done using transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates).
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained and that there are no inconsistencies that could affect the cost estimate.
  Check Costing Variants: Review the costing variant settings to ensure they are correctly configured for the current costing run.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on handling cost estimates and related transactions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Mass Change of Cost Estimates
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the configuration of costing variants in your SAP system, as they dictate how cost estimates are calculated and managed.
  Material Master: Familiarize yourself with the material master data fields that can impact costing, such as valuation class and price control indicators.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and material management (MM) modules.