How To Fix KQ412 - Product cost est not possible for CO prod. order as ref. object

KQ412 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Product cost est not possible for CO prod. order as ref. object

What causes this issue?

The CO production order can only be costed in
<GL:unit_costing>unit costing</>.

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 KQ412 - Product cost est not possible for CO prod. order as ref. object ?

  The SAP error message KQ412 ("Product cost estimate not possible for CO production order as reference object") typically occurs when you attempt to create a product cost estimate for a production order that is not set up correctly or does not meet certain criteria. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master or the cost estimate for the material may not be maintained properly. This includes missing cost components or incorrect valuation classes.
  
  
  Incorrect Order Type: The production order type may not be configured to allow for cost estimates. Certain order types may not support cost estimation.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the production order.
  
  
  Status of the Production Order: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for cost estimation (e.g., if it is already