How To Fix KV171 - No cost estimate. Mat./Plant/CostVers/CostVar/Date: & & & &

KV171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No cost estimate. Mat./Plant/CostVers/CostVar/Date: & & & &

What causes this issue?

The system is attempting to calculate target costs for the following
purposes:
To valuate work in process
To valuate unplanned scrap in variance calculation
To be able to assign the variances to variance categories
No target costs can be calculated because the cost estimate used in
target cost calculation could not be found. Possible reasons:
The cost estimate does not exist.
The cost estimate is not in the relevant costing variant.
The cost estimate not valid
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.
The cost estimate was not saved as an itemization.
Note that you can only valuate work in process and scrap at target costs
using a product cost estimate with quantity structure. A unit cost
estimate cannot be used to valuate work in process and scrap.

System Response

The system cannot execute the required function.

How to fix this error?

Check the appropriate data depending on the selected function:
The target cost versions
The <LS>valuation variant for work in process and scrap</>
Check whether the cost estimate relevant for target cost calculation
exists. For information on the existing cost estimates, see the <LS>
Product Cost Controlling Information System</>.
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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV171 - No cost estimate. Mat./Plant/CostVers/CostVar/Date: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message KV171 "No cost estimate. Mat./Plant/CostVers/CostVar/Date: & & & &" typically occurs when the system is unable to find a valid cost estimate for a material in a specific plant, cost version, cost variant, or date. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common reason is that there is no cost estimate available for the specified material, plant, and cost version.
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant specified may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Date Issues: The date specified may fall outside the validity period of the cost estimate.
  Material Status: The material may be in a status that does not allow for costing (e.g., inactive or blocked).
  Plant-Specific Settings: The plant may not have the necessary configuration or data to generate a cost estimate for the material.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Estimates: