How To Fix SE820 - No unit costing exists for this line

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 820

• Message text: No unit costing exists for this line

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE820 - No unit costing exists for this line ?

  The SAP error message SE820 "No unit costing exists for this line" typically occurs in the context of materials management or production planning when the system is unable to find a valid cost estimate for a specific material or item in a transaction. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a purchase order, production order, or when performing inventory valuation.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Data: The most common cause is that the material does not have a valid cost estimate or unit cost defined in the system.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up correctly or may not be applicable for the material.
  Material Master Data: The material master record may not be fully maintained, particularly in the accounting views.
  Valuation Class: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid cost estimate.
  Costing Run Not Executed: If the costing run has not been executed for the relevant period, the system may not have the necessary costing information.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Master: 
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the accounting view to ensure that the costing information is maintained.
  Ensure that the material has a valid valuation class and that the costing data is correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Create/Update Cost Estimate:
  
  If no cost estimate exists, you can create one using transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates).
  Ensure that the cost estimate is marked as "active" and is valid for the relevant period.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings in transaction code OKKN to ensure that it is configured correctly for the materials you are working with.
  
  
  
  Execute Costing Run:
  
  If applicable, execute the costing run for the relevant period using transaction CK40N or CK11N to generate the necessary cost estimates.
  
  
  
  Check Valuation Class:
  
  Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is linked to a valid cost estimate in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations related to costing and valuation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate)
  CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates)
  OKKN (Costing Variants)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing and valuation.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and maintain costing data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SE820 error and implement the appropriate solution. If the issue persists, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for further assistance.