How To Fix KE293 - Error reading the material cost estimate for product "&"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 293

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

What causes this issue?

The system tried to valuate by reading the product cost estimate for
the product &V1&. However, it encountered an inconsistent state
in the process.

System Response

The document could not be posted, since that would lead to incorrect
data in Profitability Analysis.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator or SAP.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE293 - Error reading the material cost estimate for product "&" ?

  The SAP error message KE293 indicates that there is an issue with reading the material cost estimate for a specific product. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and can arise during various processes, such as when trying to execute a cost report or when performing a cost analysis.
  Cause of KE293 Error
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no cost estimate available for the specified material or product in the system.
  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 may not be configured properly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, it may prevent access to certain cost estimates.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the cost estimate data.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) and check 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 display the material master data and ensure that the costing view is maintained correctly.
  Ensure that the material is marked for costing and that all necessary data is filled in.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN to ensure that it is correctly configured for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the period is open for posting. You can check this in transaction code OB52.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the cost estimate data. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  OB52: Maintain Periods for Posting
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimates and material costing.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KE293 error in SAP.