Message type: E = Error
Message class: KK -
Message number: 357
Message text: First enter model description then restart action
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The SAP error message KK357 ("First enter model description then restart action") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or product costing modules when you are trying to perform an action that requires a model description to be entered first. This error is often encountered when working with cost estimates or when trying to create or modify a model in SAP.
Cause:
The error is triggered because the system expects a model description to be provided before proceeding with the action you are attempting. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
Attempting to create or modify a cost estimate without specifying the necessary model description.
Trying to execute a transaction that requires a model description but it has not been filled in.
Solution:
To resolve the error, follow these steps:
Enter Model Description: Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred and ensure that you have entered a valid model description. This
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