How To Fix KQ420 - Select only one option for saving a manual cost estimate

KQ420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Select only one option for saving a manual cost estimate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ420 - Select only one option for saving a manual cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message KQ420, which states "Select only one option for saving a manual cost estimate," typically occurs when a user attempts to save a manual cost estimate in the SAP system but has selected multiple options that are mutually exclusive. This can happen in the context of cost estimation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost estimates for materials or production.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the selection of more than one option in the dialog box that allows users to choose how they want to save the cost estimate. For example, options might include saving as a "standard cost estimate," "future cost estimate," or "current cost estimate." The system requires that only one of these options be selected at a time.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ420 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Your Selections: Go back to the cost estimate screen where you are trying to save the estimate.