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

KE293 - Overview

• 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