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

KE292 - Overview

• 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