How To Fix KE292 - Error reading the material cost estimate for sales order "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Error reading the material cost estimate for sales order "&"

What causes this issue?

In Profitability Analysis (CO-PA), the system tried to valuate item
<ZH>&v2&</> of sales order <ZH>&v1&</> by reading the corresponding
<DS:GLOS.product_costing>product cost estimate</>.
However, no product cost estimate could be found for this sales order
item.
The system accessed product costing for product <ZH>&V3&</> using
costing key <ZH>&V4&</> as defined in the
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORKEKE40>CO-PA Customizing settings</>.

System Response

The system cannot process the document any further.

How to fix this error?

Check your Customizing settings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE292 - Error reading the material cost estimate for sales order "&" ?

  The SAP error message KE292 indicates that there is an issue with reading the material cost estimate for a specific sales order. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and can occur for various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes of KE292 Error
  
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The material for the sales order does not have a valid cost estimate available in the system. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like costing view) may be missing.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used for the material may not be configured properly, or it may not be applicable for the sales order.
  
  
  Sales Order Status: The sales order may be in a status that does not allow for cost estimates to be read or processed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost estimate data.
  
  
  Solutions to KE292 Error
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) to verify if a cost estimate exists for the material in question.
  If it does not exist, create a new cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant material. Ensure that the costing view is maintained and that the necessary data is complete.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN. Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured and applicable to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Sales Order Status:
  
  Review the status of the sales order in transaction code VA03. Ensure that it is in a status that allows for cost estimates to be processed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost estimate data. This may require coordination with the SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimates and material master data management.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KE292 error in SAP.