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

CK013 - Overview

• 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,