How To Fix KE290 - No standard cost estimate could be found for material "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 290

• Message text: No standard cost estimate could be found for material "&"

What causes this issue?

In Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) the system tried to read a valid
material cost estimate for material <ZH>"&V1&"</> on the posting date
<ZH>"&V2&"</>.
The system determined that no valid material cost estimate exists in
plant <ZH>"&V3&"</> on <ZH>"&V2&"</> for material <ZH>"&V1&"</>.
Under "<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKE40>Define Keys for Accessing Material
Cost Estimates</>", costing key <ZH>"&V4&"</> was used to look for the
cost estimate, as defined in the Customizing settings for CO-PA.
<DS:TRAN.CK13N>Display material cost estimate</>
<DS:TRAN.KKPCN>Display material cost estimate without quantity
structure</>

System Response

The document cannot be processed further.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings.

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 KE290 - No standard cost estimate could be found for material "&" ?

  The SAP error message KE290 ("No standard cost estimate could be found for material '&'") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when the system is unable to find a valid standard cost estimate for a specific material. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Standard Cost Estimate: The most common reason is that a standard cost estimate has not been created for the material in question.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable to the material.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid cost estimate.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, the system may not allow access to the cost estimates for that period.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be complete or may have errors that prevent the system from finding the cost estimate.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Standard Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) to create a standard cost estimate for the material.
  Ensure that all necessary data (e.g., BOM, routing) is available and correct.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Verify that the costing variant used is correctly configured and applicable to the material.
  You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Costing > Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the valuation class and other relevant fields are correctly set up.
  Ensure that the material is marked for costing and that the appropriate views (e.g., Accounting view) are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the period is open for posting. You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Periods).
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the costing setup or if there are specific configurations required, consult with your finance or controlling team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OB52: Maintain Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on cost estimates and material valuation.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimates and error KE290.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE290 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.