How To Fix CK002 - Costing variant & does not exist (please check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Costing variant & does not exist (please check your entry)

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.costing_variant>Costing variant</> &V1& has not yet been
maintained.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
&sys_admin&
If necessary, go into Customizing and create the costing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK002 - Costing variant & does not exist (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message CK002, which states "Costing variant & does not exist (please check your entry)," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified costing variant in the configuration. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the costing variant name or code when entering it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) and verify if the costing variant you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new costing variant or use an existing one.
  
  
  
  Verify User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the entry for any typos or incorrect characters. Ensure that you are using the correct costing variant code.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, review the configuration settings for costing variants in the system. Ensure that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on costing variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN: To view and manage costing variants.
  CK11N: To create a cost estimate using a costing variant.
  
  
  
  Costing Variants: Costing variants are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for materials and products. They can include settings for valuation methods, overhead calculations, and more.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user roles assigned to the user include access to the necessary costing-related transactions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK002 error and successfully use the desired costing variant in your SAP system.