How To Fix KN217 - There are no procurement alternatives for the cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 217

• Message text: There are no procurement alternatives for the cost estimate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN217 - There are no procurement alternatives for the cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message KN217 ("There are no procurement alternatives for the cost estimate") typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a cost estimate for a material, but the system cannot find any valid procurement alternatives for that material. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a cost estimate for a material in the Material Ledger or during the costing run.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Procurement Alternatives: The material does not have any procurement alternatives defined in the system. Procurement alternatives can include different sources of supply, such as vendors or production processes.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, or the relevant views (like Purchasing or MRP) may not be maintained.
  Inactive or Invalid Vendor: If the procurement alternative is linked to a vendor that is inactive or not valid, the system will not be able to find a procurement alternative.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be configured correctly to allow for the selection of procurement alternatives.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant associated with the material may not have valid procurement alternatives set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (especially Purchasing and MRP) to ensure that procurement alternatives are defined.
  Ensure that the material is set up for the correct plant.
  
  
  
  Define Procurement Alternatives:
  
  If no procurement alternatives exist, you may need to define them. This can be done in the material master or through the relevant purchasing documents (like info records or source lists).
  
  
  
  Review Vendor Status:
  
  Check the status of the vendors associated with the procurement alternatives. Ensure they are active and valid.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant settings (transaction code OKKN) to ensure that it is configured to allow for the selection of procurement alternatives.
  
  
  
  Run Cost Estimate Again:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to run the cost estimate again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up procurement alternatives and cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify material master data and procurement alternatives.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) modules.