How To Fix CK049 - No successful strategy with valuation variant &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 049

• Message text: No successful strategy with valuation variant &2

What causes this issue?

Strategy &v1& in <DS:GLOS.valuation_variant>valuation variant &v2&</>
is not fully maintained.

System Response

The system cannot determine a price.

How to fix this error?

If you have authorization for Customizing, correct this strategy in
valuation variant &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK049 - No successful strategy with valuation variant &2 ?

  The SAP error message CK049 "No successful strategy with valuation variant &2" typically occurs in the context of product costing, particularly when trying to perform a costing run or when executing a cost estimate for a material. This error indicates that the system could not find a valid costing strategy that matches the specified valuation variant.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Valuation Variant: The valuation variant specified in the costing run may not be defined correctly or may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the costing strategy may not be set up properly in the system, leading to the inability to find a valid strategy.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be complete or may not have the necessary costing views maintained.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be linked to the appropriate valuation variant or may not have the necessary settings.
  Missing Costing Sheets: If costing sheets are not defined or are incomplete, the system may not be able to determine a valid costing strategy.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant: Verify that the valuation variant specified in the costing run exists and is correctly configured. You can check this in the configuration settings under:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Costing ? Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Strategy: Ensure that the costing strategy is defined for the valuation variant you are using. You can check the costing strategy configuration in:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Costing ? Costing Strategy.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data has the necessary costing views maintained. You can do this by checking the material in transaction MM03 and ensuring that the costing data is complete.
  
  
  Validate Costing Variant: Make sure that the costing variant you are using is correctly linked to the valuation variant. You can check this in the costing variant configuration.
  
  
  Define Costing Sheets: If costing sheets are required for your costing variant, ensure that they are defined and correctly configured. You can check this in:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Costing ? Costing Sheets.
  
  
  
  Run Costing in Test Mode: If you are unsure about the configuration, you can run the costing in test mode to see if it provides more detailed error messages or insights.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product costing and configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the CK049 error and implement the necessary corrections to resolve it.