How To Fix K3047 - No reference cost estimate exists

K3047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 047

• Message text: No reference cost estimate exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3047 - No reference cost estimate exists ?

  The SAP error message K3047 ("No reference cost estimate exists") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when you are trying to create or process a cost estimate, but the system cannot find a reference cost estimate for the specified object (such as a material, production order, or cost center).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no existing reference cost estimate for the material or object you are trying to work with. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling module may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find a reference cost estimate.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from locating the reference cost estimate.
  Versioning Issues: If you are working with different