How To Fix IK207 - No dependent entries can be maintained for estimated costs version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 207

• Message text: No dependent entries can be maintained for estimated costs version

What causes this issue?

The estimated costs version is available in Plant Maintenance only.
No dependent entries can be created here.

System Response

The system does not continue processing.

How to fix this error?

Select a version that is not used exclusively.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IK207 - No dependent entries can be maintained for estimated costs version ?

  The SAP error message IK207, which states "No dependent entries can be maintained for estimated costs version," typically occurs in the context of managing estimated costs for internal orders or cost centers in SAP. This error indicates that there are no entries available for the specified version of estimated costs, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Version Not Defined: The version for estimated costs you are trying to access may not be defined or activated in the system.
  No Data Available: There may be no data available for the specified version, meaning that no estimated costs have been entered for the relevant internal order or cost center.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or maintain the entries for the specified version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost version may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing access to the entries.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the estimated costs version (Transaction code: OKTZ) and ensure that the version you are trying to use is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that estimated costs have been entered for the relevant internal order or cost center. You can check this in the relevant transaction (e.g., KO22 for internal orders).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to maintain or view the estimated costs. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Locking:
  
  If the data is locked, you may need to wait until the lock is released or contact the user who has locked the data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific notes related to the error message IK207, as there may be additional context or updates provided by SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a system or configuration issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO22 (Change Internal Order), OKTZ (Maintain Versions), and KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error message IK207 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.