How To Fix KK168 - Cost estimate already exists


KK168 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KK -

  • Message number: 168

  • Message text: Cost estimate already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    There is already a cost estimate for material number &v1& with costing
    variant &v2& and costing version &v3& for costing date &v4& in the
    database or in the current work session.

    How to fix this error?

    If you are creating a copy of an existing cost estimate in simulation
    costing, you must use a costing key that has not yet been specified.
    In a costing structure, this applies to every cost estimate. The
    costing key can be changed accordingly.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK168 - Cost estimate already exists ?
    The SAP error message KK168 ("Cost estimate already exists") typically occurs when you attempt to create a new cost estimate for a material or product that already has an existing cost estimate in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a cost estimate for a material that has already been costed or when you are trying to create a new version of a cost estimate without properly managing the existing ones.
    
    Cause: Existing Cost Estimate: The primary cause of this error is that a cost estimate for the specified material already exists in the system. Costing Version: You may be trying to create a cost estimate in a version that is already in use or has been finalized. Date Issues: The date of the new cost estimate may overlap with the validity period of an existing cost estimate.
    Solution: To resolve the KK168 error, you can take

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