How To Fix KE296 - The status of the material cost estimate for material "&" is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 296

• Message text: The status of the material cost estimate for material "&" is not allowed

What causes this issue?

The system tried to read the product cost estimate for product &v1&
using the costing variant &v2& and the costing version &v3&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

However, the product cost estimate has the status &v4&, which means that
it contains errors. Therefore the cost estimate is not valid.

System Response

You cannot valuate this product using a product cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Correct the product cost estimate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE296 - The status of the material cost estimate for material "&" is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KE296 indicates that there is an issue with the status of the material cost estimate for a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of controlling and cost accounting when trying to perform operations related to cost estimates, such as posting or processing transactions.
  Cause:
  The error message KE296 can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Inactive Cost Estimate: The cost estimate for the material may not be active or may have been marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Status: The status of the cost estimate may not allow for the operation you are trying to perform (e.g., it may be locked or not released).
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant used may not be correctly set up or may not be applicable for the material.
  Material Master Settings: The material master data may not be correctly configured, leading to issues with the cost estimate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE296 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Estimate Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK13N (Display Material Cost Estimate) and check the status of the cost estimate for the material in question.
  Ensure that the cost estimate is marked as "active" and is not locked.
  
  
  
  Release Cost Estimate:
  
  If the cost estimate is not released, you may need to release it using transaction CK40N (Release Material Cost Estimate).
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction MM03) to ensure that all relevant fields are correctly filled out, especially in the costing view.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant used for the material is correctly configured and applicable for the material type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the operations related to cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK13N: Display Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Release Material Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimates and this error message.
  Costing Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the controlling module (CO) to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and cost accounting.