How To Fix KV182 - Cost estimate does not exist. Material/Plant/Process/Date: & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Cost estimate does not exist. Material/Plant/Process/Date: & & & &

What causes this issue?

The system cannot find a preliminary cost estimate for the product cost
collector.
The system searches for the preliminary cost estimate for the product
cost collector under the combination of plant / material / production
process and date.
You intend to do the following on the basis of this cost estimate:
Valuate work in process (WIP) or scrap in accordance with the <LS>
valuation variant for work in process and scrap</>
Calculate production variances

System Response

The system cannot perform the desired function.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the desired cost estimate exists.
You do this by accessing the Product Cost Planning Information System.
If necessary, create a preliminary cost estimate for the product cost
collector.
To do this, go into the change mode of the product cost collector.
<DS:TRAN.KKF7>Proceed</>
If you want to valuate work in process or scrap on the basis of a
different cost estimate, check the valuation variant for work in process
and scrap.
If you want to perform variance calculation using a different target
cost version, check the target cost versions.
Perform WIP calculation or variance calculation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV182 - Cost estimate does not exist. Material/Plant/Process/Date: & & & & ?

  The SAP error message KV182 indicates that a cost estimate for a specific material, plant, process, and date does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of cost planning or when trying to perform activities that require a cost estimate, such as production planning, material valuation, or pricing.
  Causes of Error KV182
  
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that a cost estimate has not been created for the specified material in the specified plant and for the relevant date.
  
  
  Incorrect Date: The date specified may not correspond to a period for which a cost estimate has been created. Cost estimates are often valid for specific periods.
  
  
  Material/Plant Configuration: The material or plant may not be properly configured in the system, or the cost estimate may not have been assigned to the correct configuration.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly, or it may not be applicable for the material or plant in question.
  
  
  Costing Run Not Executed: If the costing run has not been executed for the relevant period, there will be no cost estimates available.
  
  
  Solutions to Error KV182
  
  
  Create a Cost Estimate:
  
  Navigate to the transaction for creating cost estimates (e.g., CK11N for single-level cost estimate).
  Enter the material, plant, and other relevant details, and execute the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Estimates:
  
  Use transaction CK13N to display existing cost estimates for the material and plant. Verify if a cost estimate exists for the specified date.
  
  
  
  Verify Date:
  
  Ensure that the date you are using is within the validity period of the cost estimate. If necessary, adjust the date to match the period for which the cost estimate is valid.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variants:
  
  Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure it is set up correctly and is applicable to the material and plant.
  
  
  
  Execute Costing Run:
  
  If no cost estimates exist, you may need to execute a costing run (transaction CK40N) to generate the necessary cost estimates for the relevant materials and plants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or settings that may be affecting cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK13N: Display Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  
  
  
  Costing Variants: Understand the costing variant settings in your SAP system, as they dictate how cost estimates are calculated and what parameters are used.
  
  
  Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured, including the accounting views.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimates and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV182 error and ensure that cost estimates are available for your materials and plants as needed.