How To Fix RM078 - Error determining the cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Error determining the cost estimate

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a cost estimate which the system uses to
proposes the backflushed activity quantities.
There are several causes for this problem.
You define the cost estimate the system is to use to propose the
activity quantities in repetitive manufacturing, in the control
parameters of the repetitive manufacturing profile.
Backflush on the basis of the preliminary costing - product cost
collector
If you have defined, for example, that the backflush is to be carried
out on the basis of a
<DS:GLOS.3526B76FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>preliminmary costing</> for a
<DS:GLOS.3526B6F2AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>product cost collector</>,
you must also have created a preliminary costing for the cost
collector.
Note that you cannot create a preliminary costing for a product cost
collector with the
<DS:GLOS.36F138F91B385A9EE10000009B38F984>controlling level</> "product
cost plant/planning plant".
Backflush on the basis of the standard cost estimate - material
You must have created a
<DS:GLOS.3526B6DFAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>standard cost estimate</> for
the <DS:GLOS.3526BEB5AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>material</>.
It must be a <DS:GLOS.3526B719AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>cost estimate
with quantity structure</>. This standard cost estimate must be flagged
and released.
If a material is to be produced in repetitive manufacturing, you must
set the indicator <DS:DE.SA_SAUFT>Repetitive mfg</> in the MRP view of
the material master record before you create the standard cost estimate
for the material. The system only updates the costs per operation in
repetitive manufacturing if you have set this indicator.

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?

In the repetitive manufacturing profile, check what option the system
is to use to propose the activity quantities. It may make sense to
change the existing setting if, for example, you have defined that the
backflush is to be carried out on the basis of the standard cost
estimate but you actually work with a generic cost collector.
Check whether a preliminary costing for the cost collector or a flagged
and released standard cost estimate for the material exists. To do
this, branch to the information system of Product Cost Controlling.
Set the indicator <LS>repetitive mfg</> in the material master record.
If necessary, create the missing cost estimate.
To create a standard cost estimate for the material, branch to the menu
of Product Cost Planning.
To create a preliminary costing for the cost collector, branch to the
menu for Periodic Product Controlling.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM078 - Error determining the cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message RM078, which states "Error determining the cost estimate," typically occurs during the process of cost estimation in SAP, particularly in the context of materials or production orders. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of RM078 Error
  
  
  Missing Cost Estimate: The cost estimate for the material or production order may not exist in the system. This can happen if the cost estimate has not been created or has been deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the costing variant or the valuation area. If the costing variant is not set up correctly, it can lead to errors in determining the cost estimate.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as missing or incorrect material master records, can also lead to this error. For example, if the material does not have a valid