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