How To Fix KK162 - No materials/material cost estimates found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No materials/material cost estimates found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK162 - No materials/material cost estimates found ?

  The SAP error message KK162 ("No materials/material cost estimates found") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting, particularly when trying to perform activities related to cost estimates or when executing transactions that require material cost data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Master Data: The material for which you are trying to retrieve cost estimates may not exist in the system or may not have been created properly.
  No Cost Estimates Available: The material may exist, but there are no cost estimates available for the specified period or version.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in retrieving cost estimates.
  Inactive Costing Variant: The costing variant used may be inactive or not properly configured.
  Missing Plant Data: The material may not be assigned to the plant you are working with, or the plant data may not be maintained correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the material cost estimates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master: Verify that the material exists in the system. Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data.
  Create/Update Cost Estimates: If no cost estimates exist, you may need to create them using transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates).
  Review Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correct and that it is linked to the appropriate cost elements.
  Check Costing Variant: Ensure that the costing variant you are using is active and properly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings (transaction code OKKN).
  Verify Plant Assignment: Make sure the material is assigned to the correct plant and that all necessary data is maintained for that plant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access material cost estimates. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Mass Change of Cost Estimates
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to material costing and cost estimates for further insights and best practices.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KK162 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.