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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CK13N (Display Material Cost Estimate) and check if a cost estimate exists for the material in the specified plant and cost version.
  If no cost estimate exists, you may need to create one using transaction CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant used is appropriate for the material and is configured correctly in the system.
  Check the settings in transaction OKKN (Define Costing Variants).
  
  
  
  Review Dates:
  
  Make sure 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.
  
  
  
  Material Status:
  
  Check the status of the material in transaction MM03 (Display Material) to ensure it is active and not blocked for costing.
  
  
  
  Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant is correctly set up for costing and that all necessary data (e.g., master data, BOM, routing) is available.
  
  
  
  Recalculate Cost Estimates:
  
  If changes have been made to the material or its components, you may need to recalculate the cost estimates to reflect the latest data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK13N: Display Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Define Costing Variants
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost estimates and costing variants.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and create cost estimates in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KV171 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant for further assistance.