How To Fix COA502 - No valid preliminary cost estimate found for product cost collector

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COA - Cost Object Analyzer

• Message number: 502

• Message text: No valid preliminary cost estimate found for product cost collector

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Cost the product cost collector for material &V1& in plant &V2& for
production version &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COA502 - No valid preliminary cost estimate found for product cost collector ?

  The SAP error message COA502 indicates that there is no valid preliminary cost estimate found for a product cost collector. This error typically arises in the context of product costing and can occur during various processes, such as when trying to settle costs or when performing a cost analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Preliminary Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that a preliminary cost estimate has not been created for the product cost collector in question.
  Incorrect Status: The cost estimate may exist but is not in a valid status for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the product cost collector.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, it may prevent the system from accessing the necessary cost estimates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Preliminary Cost Estimate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for creating a cost estimate (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate).
  Ensure that you select the correct product and that all necessary data is provided.
  After creating the cost estimate, check if it is marked as valid.
  
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Status:
  
  Use transaction CK13N to display the cost estimate and verify its status.
  Ensure that the cost estimate is marked as "active" or "valid" for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data and ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly.
  Verify that the product cost collector is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate cost elements.
  
  
  
  Check Period Closing:
  
  Ensure that the period in which you are trying to perform the operation is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen it or wait until the next period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and cost estimates for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CO02: Change Production Order (if applicable)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant used is correctly configured and applicable to the product cost collector.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the COA502 error and implement a solution to resolve it.