How To Fix MBV_MESSAGES001 - Cost estimate number could not be determined for material document &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MBV_MESSAGES - Messages of Material Valuation

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cost estimate number could not be determined for material document &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MBV_MESSAGES001 - Cost estimate number could not be determined for material document &1 ?

  The SAP error message MBV_MESSAGES001 ("Cost estimate number could not be determined for material document &1") typically occurs in the context of material valuation and cost accounting. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid cost estimate for the material document specified.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The most common cause is that there is no cost estimate available for the material in question. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or if it has been marked as inactive.
  
  
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in determining the cost estimate.
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid cost estimate.
  
  
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the system, it may prevent the system from accessing the necessary cost estimates.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) or material management (MM) modules that prevent the system from determining the cost estimate.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Estimates: Verify that a valid cost estimate exists for the material. You can do this by navigating to the cost estimate transaction (e.g., CK11N for creating a cost estimate) and checking if the cost estimate is available and active.
  
  
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly maintained. Check the valuation class and ensure it is correctly assigned.
  
  
  Check Valuation Class: Make sure that the valuation class of the material is correctly configured and linked to a valid cost estimate.
  
  
  Open Periods: If the error occurs due to period closing, check if the relevant periods are open for posting. You may need to consult with your finance team to open the necessary periods.
  
  
  Configuration Review: If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in both the MM and CO modules to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on cost estimates and material valuation.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide specific fixes or patches.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access cost estimates and material documents.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.