How To Fix C+866 - CV Profile is not active. Please use transaction CKM9 instead.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 866

• Message text: CV Profile is not active. Please use transaction CKM9 instead.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+866 - CV Profile is not active. Please use transaction CKM9 instead. ?

  The SAP error message "C+866 CV Profile is not active. Please use transaction CKM9 instead" typically occurs in the context of Cost Object Controlling (COC) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires a specific CV (Costing Variant) profile that is not currently active.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive CV Profile: The CV profile you are trying to use is not active in the system. This can happen if the profile has not been configured properly or if it has been deactivated.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to the costing variant or the controlling area.
  Transaction Context: The transaction you are trying to execute may require a specific CV profile that is not set up for the current context (e.g., company code, controlling area).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the CV Profile:
  
  Use transaction CKM9 to check the status of the CV profile.
  If the profile is inactive, you can activate it from this transaction.
  Ensure that the necessary settings for the CV profile are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OKTZ to check the configuration of the costing variants and ensure that the relevant profiles are set up correctly.
  Verify that the costing variant is assigned to the appropriate controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify the CV profiles.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Cost Object Controlling and CV profiles for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction CKM9: This transaction is used to manage and display costing variant profiles. You can view the details of the profiles and their statuses here.
  Costing Variants: These are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for various objects. Each costing variant can have different settings for valuation, overhead, and other parameters.
  Cost Object Controlling (COC): This module in SAP is used for tracking costs associated with specific cost objects, such as production orders, projects, or internal orders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the CV profile is active and correctly configured for your needs.