How To Fix KPN013 - There is no unit costing for the material component selected

KPN013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPN - Costing: Networks, Projects

• Message number: 013

• Message text: There is no unit costing for the material component selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPN013 - There is no unit costing for the material component selected ?

  The SAP error message KPN013, which states "There is no unit costing for the material component selected," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material that does not have a defined cost in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Data: The material component selected does not have any costing data maintained in the system. This could be due to the material not being set up for costing or the costing data not being updated.
  Incorrect Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be configured correctly, leading to the absence of costing information.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be set up to include the material or may not be configured correctly.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that prevents costing, such as being