How To Fix GRC01016 - Cost estimates exist for these valuation views: &1 &2 &3

GRC01016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GRC01 - Messages for goods receipt costing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Cost estimates exist for these valuation views: &1 &2 &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GRC01016 - Cost estimates exist for these valuation views: &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message GRC01016 indicates that there are existing cost estimates for the specified valuation views in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost estimates and valuation views in the context of product costing or cost object controlling.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as deleting or changing a valuation view) that is not allowed because there are existing cost estimates associated with that valuation view. The valuation views mentioned in the error message (&1, &2, &3) are the specific views that have cost estimates linked to them.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction codes like CK13N (Display Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to check the existing cost estimates for the specified valuation views.
  Identify the cost estimates that are causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change