How To Fix IK206 - No estimated costs version available: cost estimation not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 206

• Message text: No estimated costs version available: cost estimation not possible

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The authorized employee must define an estimated costs version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IK206 - No estimated costs version available: cost estimation not possible ?

  The SAP error message IK206 "No estimated costs version available: cost estimation not possible" typically occurs in the context of cost estimation for materials or production orders. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid version of estimated costs for the item or process you are trying to evaluate.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate Version: The most common cause is that there is no active or valid cost estimate version available for the material or production order you are trying to estimate.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly or may not have been assigned to the material.
  Costing Run Not Executed: The cost estimation process may not have been executed for the relevant period or for the specific material.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like costing view) may be missing.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the cost estimate data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Mass Cost Estimate) and check if there are any cost estimates available for the material.
  If not, create a new cost estimate for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured and assigned to the material. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction code OKKN).
  
  
  
  Execute Costing Run:
  
  If the cost estimate has not been executed for the relevant period, perform a costing run using transaction CK40N or CK11N.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master data is complete and that the costing view is maintained. You can check this using transaction MM03 (Display Material).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and create cost estimates. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost estimation for further insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Mass Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to cost estimation and the IK206 error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and shared experiences from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the IK206 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.