How To Fix KL101 - KEKO-BWDAT is initial

KL101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KL - Valuation Function Modules: Activity Allocation

• Message number: 101

• Message text: KEKO-BWDAT is initial

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KL101 - KEKO-BWDAT is initial ?

  The SAP error message KL101, which states "KEKO-BWDAT is initial," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing. This error indicates that the system is trying to access a field (in this case, the "BWDAT" field in the KEKO table) that is not populated or initialized. The "BWDAT" field usually refers to the "Base Date" for a cost estimate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The error often arises when there is no valid base date for the cost estimate in the system. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or if it has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the costing variant or the cost estimate itself.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Estimate: Verify if a cost estimate exists for the material or product in question. You can do this