How To Fix KK354 - Either enter reference cost estimate or costing model

KK354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Either enter reference cost estimate or costing model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK354 - Either enter reference cost estimate or costing model ?

  The SAP error message KK354 ("Either enter reference cost estimate or costing model") typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost estimation in SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a cost estimate for a product or service. This error indicates that the system requires either a reference cost estimate or a costing model to proceed with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference Cost Estimate: The system expects a reference cost estimate to be provided, which serves as a baseline for the new cost estimate.
  Missing Costing Model: Alternatively, if a costing model is not specified, the system cannot determine how to calculate the costs.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost estimates or costing models may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required fields in the cost estimate transaction.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Reference Cost Estimate:
  
  When creating or modifying a