How To Fix /SAPMP/CMTSBV005 - Preliminary costing has errors

/SAPMP/CMTSBV005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPMP/CMTSBV -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Preliminary costing has errors

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/SAPMP/CMTSBV005 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPMP/CMTSBV005 Preliminary costing has errors typically indicates that there are issues with the preliminary costing process in the SAP system, particularly in the context of controlling and product costing. This error can arise due to various reasons, and addressing it usually involves a systematic approach to identify and resolve the underlying issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master, cost center, or activity type may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Costing Variants: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be appropriate for the specific scenario.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect quantities, prices, or other parameters that are used in the costing process.
  Errors in BOM or Routing: If there are errors in the Bill of Materials (BOM) or routing, it can lead to costing errors.
  Currency Issues: Currency conversion issues or discrepancies in currency