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

K3046 - Overview

• 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