How To Fix IK199 - *** Messages 200-298 reserved for cost estimation ***

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IK - Messages for Maintenance and Display of Costs in PM Order

• Message number: 199

• Message text: *** Messages 200-298 reserved for cost estimation ***

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IK199 - *** Messages 200-298 reserved for cost estimation *** ?

  The SAP error message IK199, which states "Messages 200-298 reserved for cost estimation," typically occurs in the context of cost estimation processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with the costing of materials or production processes. This message indicates that the system is trying to access a message number that is reserved for internal use in cost estimation and is not intended for user-defined messages.
  
  Cause:
  
  Internal Message Handling: The error arises because the system is attempting to generate or access a message that falls within a reserved range (200-298) for cost estimation purposes.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the cost estimation settings or the way messages are being handled in the system.
  Custom Code or Enhancements: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system that interact with cost estimation, they may inadvertently trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Custom Code: Review any custom code or enhancements that may be interacting with