How To Fix KOSA205 - Cost estimate with costing date in the past not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KOSA - Product Cost Collector

• Message number: 205

• Message text: Cost estimate with costing date in the past not allowed

What causes this issue?

Preliminary cost estimates for product cost collectors cannot be
created for a validity date that is in the past.

System Response

No product cost collectors are costed.

How to fix this error?

As the costing date, choose either the current date or a date in the
future.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KOSA205 - Cost estimate with costing date in the past not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KOSA205 indicates that a cost estimate is being created or processed with a costing date that is in the past. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with cost estimates, as the system typically does not allow cost estimates to be created for dates that have already passed. 
  Cause:
  
  Costing Date: The costing date specified in the cost estimate is earlier than the current date. This can happen if the user manually enters a past date or if the system defaults to a past date due to configuration or data entry errors.
  Period Closing: The period for the relevant controlling area or company code may have been closed, preventing any cost estimates from being created for that period.
  Configuration Settings: The system settings may restrict cost estimates to be created only for the current or future periods.
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Costing Date: Ensure that the costing date is set to the current date or a future date. You can do this by editing the cost estimate and entering a valid costing date.
  Check Period Status: Verify if the period for the relevant controlling area is open. If it is closed, you may need to reopen the period or create the cost estimate for a different period.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that they allow for cost estimates to be created for the desired periods.
  Use Current Date: If you are unsure about the date to use, it is generally safe to use the current date for cost estimates unless there is a specific reason to use a future date.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may encounter this error while using transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant being used allows for the creation of cost estimates in the desired time frame.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to cost estimates and costing dates.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost estimates.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.