How To Fix K3035 - Cost estimate for material & contains errors. See log

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Cost estimate for material & contains errors. See log

What causes this issue?

When the material was costed, no system messages occurred in the error
log.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3035 - Cost estimate for material & contains errors. See log ?

  The SAP error message K3035, which states "Cost estimate for material & contains errors. See log," typically indicates that there are issues with the cost estimate for a specific material in the SAP system. This error can arise during the cost estimation process, which is crucial for determining the cost of production and inventory valuation.
  Causes of Error K3035
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data or related master data (like BOM, routing, etc.) may be incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module or material valuation settings.
  Invalid Costing Variants: The costing variant used for the cost estimate may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Errors in BOM or Routing: If there are errors in the Bill of Materials (BOM) or routing associated with the material, it can lead to costing errors.
  Price Control Issues: The price control settings (standard price vs. moving average price) may not be correctly configured for the material.
  Currency Issues: If there are currency conversion issues or discrepancies in currency settings, it can lead to errors in cost estimation.
  
  Solutions
  
  Check the Log: The first step is to check the detailed log associated with the error message. This log will provide specific information about what went wrong during the cost estimation process.
  Review Master Data: Ensure that all relevant master data (material master, BOM, routing) is complete and accurate. Check for missing or incorrect entries.
  Validate Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant used is correctly configured and applicable for the material in question.
  Examine BOM and Routing: Check the BOM and routing for any inconsistencies or errors. Ensure that all components and operations are correctly defined.
  Adjust Price Control Settings: Review the price control settings for the material and ensure they align with the intended valuation method.
  Currency Settings: Ensure that currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion rates.
  Re-run Cost Estimate: After addressing the identified issues, re-run the cost estimate to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) to analyze and modify cost estimates.
  Costing Variants: Familiarize yourself with the costing variant settings in the configuration (transaction code OKKN) to ensure they are set up correctly.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to cost estimation errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on cost estimation processes and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issues causing the K3035 error in SAP.