How To Fix KK378 - The cost estimate has been transferred

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 378

• Message text: The cost estimate has been transferred

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK378 - The cost estimate has been transferred ?

  The SAP error message KK378 ("The cost estimate has been transferred") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when there is an attempt to post or process a cost estimate that has already been transferred to another system or module, such as Financial Accounting (FI) or Material Management (MM). This message indicates that the cost estimate is no longer available for further processing because it has already been utilized in a transaction.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Processing: The cost estimate has already been transferred to another module or has been used in a transaction.
  Status of Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may have a status that prevents further processing, such as being marked as "released" or "finalized."
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the controlling module that restrict further processing of cost estimates once they have been transferred.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the cost estimate in the system. If it has been finalized or released, you may need to create a new cost estimate for further processing.
  Review Transactions: Check if the cost estimate has been used in any transactions. If it has, you will need to work with those transactions or create a new cost estimate.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost estimates and their processing to understand the implications of the status.
  Create a New Cost Estimate: If you need to make changes or adjustments, create a new cost estimate instead of trying to modify the existing one.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you believe it is a system error, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate).
  Cost Estimate Types: Understand the different types of cost estimates (e.g., standard cost estimates, planned cost estimates) and their implications in your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost estimates in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the KK378 error message effectively.