How To Fix FCO_KKS1H_MESSAGE007 - Target cost version &1 must use standard cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_KKS1H_MESSAGE - Message Class for KKS1H

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Target cost version &1 must use standard cost estimate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_KKS1H_MESSAGE007 - Target cost version &1 must use standard cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message FCO_KKS1H_MESSAGE007 indicates that the target cost version specified in your configuration must use a standard cost estimate. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and cost accounting when you are trying to perform activities related to cost planning, cost allocation, or cost analysis.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Cost Version: The target cost version you are trying to use is not set up to utilize a standard cost estimate. This could happen if the version is configured to use a different type of cost estimate (e.g., historical costs or planned costs).
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the cost version may not be aligned with the requirements for standard costing.
  Missing Standard Cost Estimate: There may not be a valid standard cost estimate available for the materials or cost objects you are working with.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the cost version in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that the target cost version you are using is set to utilize standard cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Verify Standard Cost Estimates:
  
  Check if a valid standard cost estimate exists for the relevant materials or cost objects (Transaction code: CK11N for creating or CK24 for displaying).
  If a standard cost estimate is missing, create one using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant assigned to the cost version is configured correctly to use standard costs. You can check this in the configuration settings for costing variants (Transaction code: OKKN).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to cost accounting and standard costing to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Standard Cost Estimate
  OKTZ: Maintain Cost Versions
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost versions and cost estimates.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your cost accounting activities in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.