How To Fix KV186 - Valuation at target costs on basis of alternative material cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 186

• Message text: Valuation at target costs on basis of alternative material cost estimate

What causes this issue?

The work in process or scrap was valuated in accordance with the
valuation variant defined in Customizing for Product Cost by Order or
Period in the <LS>valuation variant for work in process and scrap</> at
the target costs calculated on the basis of an alternative material cost
estimate.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV186 - Valuation at target costs on basis of alternative material cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message KV186, which states "Valuation at target costs on basis of alternative material cost estimate," typically occurs in the context of product costing and material valuation. This error can arise when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to the cost estimates in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Cost Estimate: The error may occur if the alternative material cost estimate is not available or is not correctly configured for the material in question.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up to allow for target costing or may not be configured correctly.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary settings for target costing or may be incomplete.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the target costing process.
  Costing Run Issues: If the costing run has not been executed properly or if there are inconsistencies in the costing data, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Cost Estimates: Verify that the alternative material cost estimate exists for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the material master and checking the cost estimate views.
  Review Costing Variant: Ensure that the costing variant used for the valuation is correctly configured to allow for target costing. Check the settings in the configuration (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Material Master Data: Review the material master data to ensure that all necessary fields are filled out correctly, especially in the costing view.
  Valuation Class: Check the valuation class assigned to the material and ensure it is appropriate for the target costing process.
  Execute Costing Run: If necessary, execute the costing run again to ensure that all cost estimates are up to date and consistent.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the configuration of target costing and alternative cost estimates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Material Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Material Cost Estimate
  
  
  Configuration Path: 
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Product Costing for further assistance.