How To Fix KN112 - No active cost estimate found for material &/&

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 112

• Message text: No active cost estimate found for material &/&

What causes this issue?

You chose a target cost version for the target/actual comparison that
determines the target costs using the <DS:GLOS.Plankalkulation>standard
cost estimate</> for the material produced. However, the system could
not select a standard cost estimate because the standard cost estimate
for material &v2& in plant &v1&
does not exist
is not released
is not saved as a cost element itemization
does not exist at the time of target cost calculation

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To calculate the target costs on the basis of the active standard cost
estimate, you must:
Check your entries.
Check the validity dates of the cost estimate.
<DS:TRAN.CK13N>Proceed</>
Go into Customizing and check the default values for the validity dates
of the cost estimate. The date control ID is proposed through the
costing variant.
Check the costing details in the master record of the material produced.
<DS:TRAN.MM03>Proceed</>
Release the cost estimate for the material if necessary.
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Proceed</>
Create a new cost estimate for the material and save the cost estimate
as a cost element itemization by selecting "Cost element itemization" in
the Update parameters dialog box.
<DS:TRAN.CK11N>Proceed</>
Otherwise, select a target cost version that does not read a standard
cost estimate.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN112 - No active cost estimate found for material &/& ?

  The SAP error message KN112 ("No active cost estimate found for material &/&") typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid cost estimate for a material in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  No Cost Estimate Created: The most common reason for this error is that no cost estimate has been created for the specified material in the relevant valuation area.
  Inactive Cost Estimate: The cost estimate may exist but is not marked as active. Only active cost estimates can be used for valuation.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area (plant or company code) may not have a cost estimate for the material.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to issues in retrieving the cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material in question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to create a new cost estimate for the material.
  Ensure that you select the correct valuation area and costing variant.
  
  
  
  Activate Existing Cost Estimate:
  
  If a cost estimate exists but is inactive, you can activate it using transaction code CK24 (Change Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Release Cost Estimate).
  Make sure to check the status of the cost estimate and activate it if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the costing view is maintained and that the valuation class is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Area:
  
  Confirm that the cost estimate is created for the correct valuation area (plant or company code).
  If necessary, create or adjust the cost estimate for the appropriate valuation area.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN (Define Costing Variants) to ensure it is configured correctly for the material.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK24: Change Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Release Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material
  OKKN: Define Costing Variants
  
  
  
  Costing Types: Understand the different types of costing (standard costing, actual costing) and how they apply to your materials.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on cost estimates and material valuation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KN112 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.