How To Fix K3082 - No valid cost estimate exists for material & on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 082

• Message text: No valid cost estimate exists for material & on &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find a cost estimate with a validity period of &v2&
corresponding to the selection parameters entered (material &v1&,
costing variant &v3&,costing version &v4&).

System Response

The system cannot perform the operation.

How to fix this error?

Enter other selection parameters, or use the search help provided.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3082 - No valid cost estimate exists for material & on & ?

  The SAP error message K3082 "No valid cost estimate exists for material & on &" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a cost estimate for a specific material, but the system cannot find a valid cost estimate for that material on the specified date.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no cost estimate created for the material in question. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been generated or if it has been deleted.
  Date Issues: The cost estimate may exist, but it is not valid for the date you are trying to use. Cost estimates are often time-sensitive, and if you are trying to access a cost estimate for a date outside its validity period, you will encounter this error.
  Material Master Data: The material may not be properly set up in the system, or it may not be assigned to the correct valuation area.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured correctly, or it may not be applicable to the material in question.
  
  Solution:
  
  Create a Cost Estimate: If no cost estimate exists, you will need to create one. This can be done using transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate for Material).
  Check Validity Dates: Ensure that the cost estimate you are trying to use is valid for the date you are working with. You can check the validity period of the cost estimate in the cost estimate display (CK13N).
  Review Material Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and correctly configured. Check the valuation area and ensure that the material is assigned to the correct costing view.
  Check Costing Variant: Review the costing variant settings to ensure they are appropriate for the material and the type of costing you are performing.
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for guidance on creating and managing cost estimates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N, CK13N, CK40N, and CK24 (for displaying cost estimates).
  Costing Variants: Understand how costing variants work and how they can affect the creation and validity of cost estimates.
  Material Master Views: Review the different views in the material master, especially the Accounting and Costing views, to ensure all necessary data is entered.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K3082 error and implement a solution to resolve it.