How To Fix KV170 - Cost est. does not exist. Mat./Plant/ProdVers/CostVar/Date: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Cost est. does not exist. Mat./Plant/ProdVers/CostVar/Date: & & & &

What causes this issue?

You are using a function that calculates target costs using the
preliminary cost estimate for the product cost collector (meaning on the
basis of planned costs). On the basis of this information, the system
can:
Calculate work in process (WIP)
Calculate the value of the unplanned scrap in variance calculation
Calculate production variances and display them subdivided into variance
categories
For material &v2&
No repetitive manufacturing profile has been maintained in the material
master record
No product cost collector for production version&v3& has been created
In the product cost collector you have
Not specified a production version
Not specified a costing variant for preliminary costing
The cost estimate for material &v2& is
Missing
Was not created with costing variant &v1&
Was not created with production version &v3& or was not linked to it
Not valid on &v4&
Not saved as an itemization
Not valid at the time WIP or variances were calculated
Work in process and variances for product cost collectors are calculated
separately in each period. The cost estimate must be valid on the last
day of the period.
If target costs are calculated directly in a report, the cost estimate
must be valid on the last day of the reporting timeframe.

System Response

The absence of target costs has the following effects:
The system cannot display a report on the target costs
The system cannot valuate the work in process
The system cannot valuate the scrap
In variance calculation, the system cannot split the difference between
the target costs and the actual costs into variance categories.
The difference is updated as a remaining variance.

How to fix this error?

For the valuation of work in process and scrap at target costs
calculated on the basis of planned costs, check the <LS>valuation
variant for work in process and scrap</>.
Proceed as follows:
Check the validity dates of the cost estimate.
<DS:TRAN.CK13N>Proceed</>
Create a new cost estimate for the material, and save the cost estimate
in itemized form by turning on the <LS>Itemization</> field in the <LS>
Update parameters</> dialog box.
<DS:TRAN.MF30>Proceed</>
Calculate the WIP or variances again.
If you are working in reporting, select a report that does not refer to
the target costs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV170 - Cost est. does not exist. Mat./Plant/ProdVers/CostVar/Date: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message KV170, which states "Cost estimate does not exist. Mat./Plant/ProdVers/CostVar/Date: & & & &," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a cost estimate for a specific material, plant, production version, cost variant, and date combination. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a production order, when trying to perform a cost analysis, or when executing a transaction that requires cost data.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that a cost estimate has not been created for the specified material, plant, production version, and cost variant.
  Incorrect Date: The date specified may not fall within the validity period of the cost estimate.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost estimation may not be set up correctly.
  Material Not Maintained: The material may not be maintained in the system for the specified plant or production version.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be defined or may not have the necessary settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to create a new cost estimate for the material in the specified plant and production version.
  Ensure that you select the correct costing variant and date.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction code CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check if a cost estimate exists for the specified parameters.
  If it does exist, verify that the date is within the validity period.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the material is correctly set up for the specified plant and production version.
  
  
  
  Validate Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant used is correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings under SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Costing > Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Dates:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using falls within the validity period of the cost estimate. If necessary, adjust the date or create a new cost estimate for the required period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on cost estimates and related transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the different costing variants available in your system and their configurations.
  
  
  Costing in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the overall costing process in SAP, including how cost estimates are created, maintained, and used in various transactions.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and costing.