How To Fix FINS_COSTING_UTIL006 - Cost Estimate Number of configurable material could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_COSTING_UTIL - Error messages occuring in Costing Utilities

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Cost Estimate Number of configurable material could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL006 - Cost Estimate Number of configurable material could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL006 indicates that the system is unable to determine the cost estimate number for a configurable material. This typically occurs in the context of product costing, especially when dealing with configurable materials in SAP.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The cost estimate for the configurable material may not have been created or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the cost estimate.
  Master Data Issues: There may be missing or incorrect master data related to the material, such as the material master or costing variant.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant used may not be appropriate for the configurable material.
  Versioning Issues: The cost estimate may be in a different version that is not currently active or available for use.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create or Check Cost Estimate:
  
  Ensure that a cost estimate for the configurable material has been created. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate).
  If it does not exist, create a new cost estimate for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration Settings:
  
  Check the configuration settings for the material in the material master (transaction MM02) to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the configuration profile is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data for completeness and correctness. Ensure that all relevant views (e.g., accounting, costing) are properly maintained.
  Ensure that the material type and valuation class are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant settings in the configuration (transaction OKKN) to ensure that it is set up to handle configurable materials.
  Make sure that the costing variant is active and correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Versioning:
  
  Verify if the cost estimate is in a different version. You can check the versioning in the cost estimate transaction.
  If necessary, activate the correct version of the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details related to configurable materials and costing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM02: Change Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  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.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message FINS_COSTING_UTIL006.