How To Fix RM099 - Error creating cost estimate for material & with percentage & in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Error creating cost estimate for material & with percentage & in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM099 - Error creating cost estimate for material & with percentage & in plant & ?

  The SAP error message RM099 typically indicates an issue with creating a cost estimate for a material in a specific plant. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: The material master data may be incomplete or missing essential information, such as valuation class, costing variant, or other relevant fields.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used for the cost estimate may not be configured correctly or may not exist.
  Plant-Specific Data: There may be missing or incorrect data specific to the plant, such as cost center assignments or overhead rates.
  Material Status: The material may have a status that prevents cost estimation, such as being marked as inactive or blocked.
  Currency Issues: There may be discrepancies in currency settings or exchange rates that affect the cost calculation.
  Costing Sheet Configuration: The costing sheet may not be set up correctly, leading to issues in calculating overheads or other costs.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that all relevant fields in the material master are filled out correctly, including valuation class, costing type, and other necessary data.
  Review Costing Variant: Verify that the costing variant is correctly configured and is appropriate for the material and plant in question.
  Validate Plant Data: Check the plant-specific settings, including cost centers, overhead rates, and any other relevant configurations.
  Material Status Review: Ensure that the material is active and not blocked for costing purposes.
  Currency Settings: Confirm that the currency settings are correct and that exchange rates are up to date.
  Costing Sheet Configuration: Review the costing sheet to ensure it is set up correctly, including all necessary components for overhead calculation.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as MM02 (Change Material), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), or CK40N (Mass Costing) to investigate and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to cost estimation errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed guidance on cost estimation processes and configurations.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By systematically checking these areas, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RM099 error and implement the necessary corrections to successfully create the cost estimate for the material.