How To Fix K3046 - The cost estimate selected is valid from & until &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 046

• Message text: The cost estimate selected is valid from & until &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3046 - The cost estimate selected is valid from & until & ?

  The SAP error message K3046 indicates that the cost estimate you are trying to use is not valid for the period you are attempting to access it. This error typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when you are trying to perform activities such as posting costs, creating a production order, or running a cost report.
  Cause:
  The error message K3046 is triggered when:
  
  The cost estimate you are trying to use is not valid for the date of the transaction you are attempting to execute.
  The cost estimate has a validity period defined by a start date and an end date, and your transaction date falls outside this range.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Validity Period of the Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to the cost estimate in question and check its validity period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating cost estimates or CK13N for displaying them).
  Ensure that the date of your transaction falls within the validity period of the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Update or Create a New Cost Estimate:
  
  If the cost estimate is outdated, you may need to create a new cost estimate that covers the required period. Use transaction CK40N to create a new cost estimate.
  Make sure to set the correct validity dates when creating the new cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Transaction Date:
  
  If possible, adjust the date of the transaction you are trying to execute to fall within the validity period of the existing cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost estimates and their validity periods for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are consistently facing this issue, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in your SAP system related to cost estimates and their validity.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  Costing Variants:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant used for the cost estimate is correctly configured and applicable for the type of cost estimate you are working with.
  
  
  Costing Sheets:
  
  Review the costing sheets and their settings, as they can also affect the validity and calculation of cost estimates.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K3046 error and proceed with your cost-related transactions in SAP.