How To Fix CK013 - Valuation variant & does not exist (please check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 013

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

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.valuation_variant>Valuation variant</> &V1& has not been
maintained.

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.
&sys_admin&
If you have authorization for Customizing, create this valuation
variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK013 - Valuation variant & does not exist (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message CK013, which states "Valuation variant & does not exist (please check your entry)," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified valuation variant in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Valuation Variant: The valuation variant specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Missing Configuration: The valuation variant may not have been defined in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the valuation variant.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the valuation variant code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Valuation Variants.
  Verify if the valuation variant you are trying to use exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Valuation Variant:
  
  If the valuation variant does not exist, you can create a new one by following the steps in the configuration menu.
  Ensure that all necessary settings are correctly defined for the new valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the valuation variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the entry for any typographical errors. Ensure that the valuation variant code is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the correct valuation variant to use, consult the SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure)
  CK40N (Change Cost Estimate)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to valuation variants.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to Product Costing and Valuation Variants for a deeper understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK013 error and ensure that the correct valuation variant is being used in your SAP system.