How To Fix KQ501 - Costing type & used by unit cost estimates. Cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Costing type & used by unit cost estimates. Cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ501 - Costing type & used by unit cost estimates. Cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ501 indicates that a specific costing type is being used by unit cost estimates, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of product costing within SAP, particularly when trying to manage or delete cost estimates that are linked to a specific costing type.
  Cause:
  
  Active Cost Estimates: The costing type you are trying to delete is currently being used by one or more active cost estimates. This means that the system has recorded cost data that references this costing type.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects in the system, such as material master records or production orders, that prevent the deletion of the costing type.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the cost object may restrict the deletion of certain costing types.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Cost Estimates: 
  
  Use transaction code CK13N (Display Material Cost Estimate) to check if there are any active cost estimates associated with the costing type you are trying to delete.
  If there are active estimates, you may need to delete or archive them first.
  
  
  
  Delete Cost Estimates:
  
  If you find active cost estimates, you can delete them using transaction code CK40N (Change Cost Estimate) or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to adjust or remove the estimates.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check for any dependencies that might be preventing the deletion. This can include checking related materials, production orders, or any other objects that might reference the costing type.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that there are no restrictions on deleting costing types. This may require access to the configuration settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CK24 (Delete Cost Estimates) to manage cost estimates effectively.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing costing types and cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Types: Costing types are used in SAP to categorize different methods of calculating costs for materials or products.
  Cost Estimates: Cost estimates are calculations of the expected costs associated with producing a product or providing a service.
  SAP Modules: This error is primarily related to the Controlling (CO) module and the Product Costing (PC) sub-module in SAP.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling for further assistance.