How To Fix KN113 - Active cost estimate for material &/& read

KN113 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 113

• Message text: Active cost estimate for material &/& read

What causes this issue?

You chose a target cost version for the target/actual comparison that
calculates the target costs on the basis of the
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</> for the
material produced. The active standard cost estimate is the standard
cost estimate whose results were written to the material master record
when the cost estimate was released. These results also form the basis
for material valuation in the MM module.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN113 - Active cost estimate for material &/& read ?

  The SAP error message KN113 ("Active cost estimate for material &/& read") typically occurs when there is an issue with the cost estimate for a material in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, when trying to access material master data, or when performing inventory valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no active cost estimate available for the specified material. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or if it has been marked as inactive.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in retrieving the cost estimate.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data or in the cost estimate records.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the system, it may prevent access to certain cost