How To Fix KK043 - No cost estimate exists for material & to be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 043

• Message text: No cost estimate exists for material & to be copied

What causes this issue?

A cost estimate without quantity structure was not created for material
&v1& with costing variant &v2&, costing date &V3& and version &v4&.

System Response

The cost estimate cannot be referenced.

How to fix this error?

Check the following entries:
costing variant
costing date
version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK043 - No cost estimate exists for material & to be copied ?

  The SAP error message KK043 ("No cost estimate exists for material & to be copied") typically occurs when you are trying to create a cost estimate for a material that does not have an existing cost estimate in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a cost estimate for a product or when trying to copy an existing cost estimate.
  Causes:
  
  No Cost Estimate Exists: The primary reason for this error is that there is no cost estimate available for the specified material in the system.
  Incorrect Material Number: The material number you are trying to use may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable to the material.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for cost estimates to be created or copied.
  Plant or Valuation Area Issues: The material may not be assigned to the correct plant or valuation area where the cost estimate is being attempted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) and check if a cost estimate exists for the material in question.
  If no cost estimate exists, you will need to create one.
  
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate:
  
  Use transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to create a new cost estimate for the material.
  Ensure that you have the correct costing variant and that all necessary data is provided.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Number:
  
  Double-check the material number you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant you are using is correctly configured and applicable to the material.
  
  
  
  Review Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material to ensure it is active and can be used for costing.
  
  
  
  Check Plant and Valuation Area:
  
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct plant and valuation area where you are trying to create or copy the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Costing Variants: Review the configuration of costing variants in the system to ensure they are set up correctly for the materials you are working with.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate, including the accounting and costing views.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KK043 error and successfully create or copy a cost estimate for the material in question. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.