How To Fix M8155 - Standard cost estimate exists in period & &

M8155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M8 - Invoice Verification/Valuation

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Standard cost estimate exists in period & &

What causes this issue?

A standard cost estimate has been entered in the material master record
for the specified period. This can be a current or future estimate.
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System Response

You cannot manually change prices.

How to fix this error?

To update the price determined using a standard cost estimate in the
material master and activate the price for material valuation, you have
to mark and release the standard cost estimate.
<DS:TRAN.CK24>Mark and release standard cost estimate</>
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If you have authorization for Customizing, in Customizing for Product
Cost Planning, you can define this message as only a warning or
information message for certain users. These users can then change the
price manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M8155 - Standard cost estimate exists in period & & ?

  The SAP error message M8155, which states "Standard cost estimate exists in period & &," typically occurs when you attempt to perform a transaction that requires a standard cost estimate, but there is already a valid standard cost estimate for the material in the specified period. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during inventory valuation, material movements, or when trying to change the cost estimate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Standard Cost Estimate: The primary cause of this error is that a standard cost estimate for the material already exists for the specified period. SAP does not allow changes to the cost estimate if it is already in use for that period.
  Period Locking: The period in which you are trying to make changes may be locked for posting, which can also lead to this error.
  Costing Run: If a costing run has been executed and a standard cost estimate has been generated, it will