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

RM099 - Overview

• 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