How To Fix K3028 - Material master for cost estimate is incorrectly maintained

K3028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Material master for cost estimate is incorrectly maintained

What causes this issue?

You cannot create a
<DS:GLOS.cost_estimate_without_quantity_structure>cost estimate without
quantity structure</> for the specified material because
its <DS:GLOS.material_master_record>master record</> does not have a
costing view
the <DS:DE.CK_EKALREL>With quantity structure</> indicator in the
costing view of the material master record is set
the <GL:material_type>material type</> does not allow costing without a
quantity structure

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the material's master record, and create a costing view if
necessary.
<DS:TRAN.MM01>Create Material</>
Make sure that the <LS>With quantity structure</> indicator is not set
in the costing view of the material master record.
<DS:TRAN.MM02>Change Material</>
Make sure that the <LS>With quantity structure</> indicator is not set
for the material type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3028 - Material master for cost estimate is incorrectly maintained ?

  The SAP error message K3028, which states "Material master for cost estimate is incorrectly maintained," typically indicates that there is an issue with the material master data that is required for cost estimation in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons related to the configuration or data maintenance of the material master.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data: The material master may be missing key information required for cost estimation, such as valuation class, costing view, or price control indicators.
  Inactive Costing View: The costing view of the material master may not be activated or properly maintained.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the cost estimate.
  Material Type Restrictions: The material type may not be set up to allow for cost estimation.
  Plant-Specific Data: The plant-specific data for the material may be incomplete or incorrect.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to transaction code MM03 to display