How To Fix KE0C030 - No value fields in material cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 030

• Message text: No value fields in material cost estimate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C030 - No value fields in material cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message KE0C030, which states "No value fields in material cost estimate," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and material valuation. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any value fields associated with the material cost estimate you are trying to process. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Value Fields: The material cost estimate may not have any value fields defined in the controlling area or the valuation variant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost estimate may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of value fields.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, which can affect the cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used for the material may not be configured to include value fields.
  Costing Run Not Executed: If the costing run has not been executed or completed successfully, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Value Field Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ) and ensure that the value fields are defined for the relevant controlling area and valuation variant.
  Ensure that the value fields are correctly assigned to the cost elements.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it includes the necessary value fields.
  Make sure that the costing variant is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that all relevant fields are filled out correctly, especially in the accounting view.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class.
  
  
  
  Execute Costing Run:
  
  If the costing run has not been executed, perform the costing run (Transaction code: CK40N) to generate the cost estimates and ensure that value fields are populated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on configuring value fields and cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKTZ: Maintain Value Fields
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE0C030 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.