How To Fix IK202 - Estimated costs version cannot be deleted/changed

IK202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Estimated costs version cannot be deleted/changed

What causes this issue?

This version is used in Plant Maintenance only (2 = cost estimation in
maintenance order) and may only be maintained there using Customizing
settings.
There may be <ZH>one</> estimated costs version only. You <ZH>cannot</>
maintain this version <ZH>here</>.

System Response

The system does not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the existing estimated costs version, you must
branch to the Plant Maintenance Customizing settings.
Save your changes in version maintenance.
Change to display mode to release the version locks.
Call up the maintenance for the estimated costs version.

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

<ZH>Note</>
You can branch directly to the maintenance screen using the menu path
Extras -> Estimated costs version.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IK202 - Estimated costs version cannot be deleted/changed ?

  The SAP error message IK202, which states "Estimated costs version cannot be deleted/changed," typically occurs in the context of cost estimation in SAP, particularly when dealing with cost estimates for materials or production processes. This error indicates that the system is preventing changes to a specific version of estimated costs due to certain conditions.
  Causes of Error IK202
  
  
  Version Locking: The estimated costs version you are trying to delete or change may be locked or in use. This can happen if the version is currently being referenced in other transactions or if it is marked as "active."
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or change the cost estimate version.
  
  
  Status of the Cost Estimate: The cost estimate version may have a status that does not allow for deletion or modification. For example, if it has been released or is part of a closed period.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies