How To Fix KN059 - No cost estimate found

KN059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 059

• Message text: No cost estimate found

What causes this issue?

No cost estimate was found in the system.

How to fix this error?

Check the following entries:
material
costing variant
plant
costing date

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KN059 - Details

• The SAP error message KN059 ("No cost estimate found") typically occurs in the context of material master data or when trying to perform a transaction related to cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a cost estimate for the specified material or product.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that a cost estimate has not been created for the material in question.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in finding the cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured properly or may not be applicable to the material.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that prevents cost estimates from being generated or accessed.
  Plant-Specific Issues: The cost estimate may not exist for the specific plant or location where the transaction is being executed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Create a Cost Estimate: