How To Fix KK463 - Cost estimate marked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Cost estimate marked

What causes this issue?

You have marked the cost estimate for a sales document.

System Response

From now on, this cost estimate will be used to determine the standard
price in respect of goods receipts for the costed material of the sales
document item.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK463 - Cost estimate marked ?

  The SAP error message KK463 ("Cost estimate marked") typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling when you are trying to perform an action on a cost estimate that has been marked for deletion or is otherwise restricted from being processed further. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to release a cost estimate or when attempting to use it in a production order or other financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Estimate Marked for Deletion: The cost estimate has been marked for deletion, which means it cannot be used in further transactions.
  Status of Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may have a status that prevents it from being processed, such as being in a "locked" state or marked as "not valid."
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to work with the cost estimate.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or issues with the data related to the cost estimate.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Status: Verify the status of the cost estimate in the system. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate in the relevant transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating cost estimates) and checking if it is marked for deletion.
  Unmark the Cost Estimate: If the cost estimate is marked for deletion and you need to use it, you may need to unmark it. This typically requires appropriate authorizations and may involve using transaction CK24 to change the status.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to work with cost estimates. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on handling cost estimates and understanding their statuses.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, 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), CK24 (Change Cost Estimate), and CK40N (Release Cost Estimate).
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variants and their configurations, as they can affect how cost estimates are processed.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimates and error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KK463 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.