How To Fix C3010 - Val. variant &2 assigned to costing variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Val. variant &2 assigned to costing variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Valuation variant &V2& was assigned to costing variant &V1&. This
valuation variant no longer exists.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and do <ZH>one</> of the following:
Assign an existing valuation variant to costing variant &V1&
First create a new valuation variant and then assign it to costing
variant &v1&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C3010 - Val. variant &2 assigned to costing variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message C3010 indicates that a valuation variant assigned to a costing variant does not exist in the system. This error typically arises during the costing process in SAP, particularly when trying to perform a cost estimate or when accessing cost-related transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Variant: The valuation variant specified in the costing variant does not exist in the system. This could be due to it being deleted or never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a valuation variant that is not valid or has been changed.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the valuation variant may not have been included in the transport request.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the valuation variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variants:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKEQ) and check if the valuation variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or assign a different existing valuation variant to the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKKN to check the configuration of the costing variant.
  Ensure that the valuation variant assigned to the costing variant is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Valuation Variant:
  
  If the valuation variant is missing, you can create a new one using transaction code OKEQ.
  Ensure that the new valuation variant is properly configured with the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that the valuation variant was included in the transport request and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the valuation variant. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKEQ: Configuration of Valuation Variants
  OKKN: Configuration of Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Mass Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing and valuation variants.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to valuation variants and costing variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C3010 error and ensure that your costing processes run smoothly.