How To Fix KO826 - Material &1, valuation area &2: Cost estimate numbers to be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 826

• Message text: Material &1, valuation area &2: Cost estimate numbers to be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO826 - Material &1, valuation area &2: Cost estimate numbers to be created ?

  The SAP error message KO826 indicates that there are no cost estimate numbers available for the specified material and valuation area. This typically occurs when you are trying to perform a cost estimate for a material that has not yet been assigned a cost estimate number in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The material in question does not have an existing cost estimate created for the specified valuation area.
  Incorrect Valuation Area: The valuation area specified may not be correctly set up or may not correspond to the material.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be configured properly or may not be applicable to the material.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be complete or may not have the necessary costing information.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  Enter the material number and valuation area, and create a new cost estimate for the material.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Area:
  
  Ensure that the valuation area specified in the error message is correct and that the material is assigned to that valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in transaction OKKN to ensure that it is correctly configured for the material and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction MM03 to display the material master data and ensure that all necessary costing views are maintained.
  
  
  
  Check for Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check if there are any existing cost estimates for the material and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Understand how costing variants work in SAP and how they affect the cost estimation process.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with the different views in the material master, especially the costing view.
  Valuation Areas: Learn about how valuation areas are defined in SAP and their significance in cost accounting.
  Costing Run: If you are performing a costing run, ensure that all prerequisites are met and that the costing run is set up correctly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.