How To Fix KK044 - Enter valid costing date and/or version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 044

• Message text: Enter valid costing date and/or version

What causes this issue?

The system contains more than one cost estimate for the material
you entered. The cost estimate are uniquely defined via the costing
date and the costing version.

System Response

The system cannot select the cost estimate.

How to fix this error?

Check the validity dates and the version (usually version 01) of the
cost estimate from which you want to copy, and make a valid entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK044 - Enter valid costing date and/or version ?

  The SAP error message KK044: "Enter valid costing date and/or version" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting, particularly when dealing with cost estimates or when trying to perform activities related to product costing. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid costing version or that the costing date provided is not valid for the selected version.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Costing Version: The costing version you are trying to use may not be defined or may not be active in the system.
  Incorrect Costing Date: The date you are entering may not fall within the valid range for the selected costing version.
  Costing Version Not Maintained: The costing version may not have been maintained for the specific material or product you are working with.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing version or perform the costing activities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Maintain Costing Versions) and verify that the costing version you are trying to use is defined and active.
  Ensure that the costing version is set up correctly for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Date:
  
  Ensure that the costing date you are entering is valid. The date should be within the period for which the costing version is valid.
  You can check the validity of the costing version by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate) and reviewing the date settings.
  
  
  
  Maintain Costing Data:
  
  If the costing version is not maintained for the material, you may need to create or update the cost estimate for that material using transaction CK11N or CK40N.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the costing version and perform the required actions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing versions and cost estimates for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimates
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Versions
  
  
  Costing Types: Understand the different types of costing (e.g., standard costing, actual costing) and how they relate to your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to costing versions.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in controlling (CO) to further investigate the problem.