How To Fix C3002 - Costing variant & does not belong to material cost estimate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C3 - Messages for Check Reports and Function Modules in Costing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Costing variant & does not belong to material cost estimate

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to check costing variant &v1&. However, this costing
variant is not valid for material costing.

System Response

The costing variant is not checked.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3002 - Costing variant & does not belong to material cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message C3002 typically indicates that there is an issue with the costing variant being used in a material cost estimate. This error occurs when the costing variant specified does not belong to the material or is not properly configured for the cost estimate process.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant specified in the cost estimate does not match the costing variant assigned to the material.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant valuation area or plant.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the correct costing variant assigned, or it may be missing altogether.
  Costing Type: The costing type used in the cost estimate may not be compatible with the material or the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the costing view to ensure that the correct costing variant is assigned.
  Verify that the costing variant is valid for the material and the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKKN to check the configuration of the costing variant. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is assigned to the appropriate plants and valuation areas.
  Make sure that the costing variant is active and has the necessary settings for the cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Validate Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Check for any missing information that may affect the costing process.
  If necessary, update the material master with the correct costing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Type:
  
  Ensure that the costing type used in the cost estimate is compatible with the material and the costing variant. You can check this in the configuration settings for costing types.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Cost Estimate:
  
  If changes have been made to the costing variant or material master, try recreating the cost estimate to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Material Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and material cost estimates.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error C3002.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the C3002 error in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.