How To Fix CK146 - No costing variant for std cost estimate found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 146

• Message text: No costing variant for std cost estimate found

What causes this issue?

There is no longer a costing variant for the standard cost estimate in
the system.

System Response

The system cannot mark the standard cost estimate.
&sys_admin&
Go into Customizing for Product Cost Planning (cost estimate with
quantity structure) and create a costing variant for the standard cost
estimate. This costing variant must be linked to a costing type for the
standard cost estimate in which the 'Update standard price' option is
set.
This costing variant enables you to execute and save the cost estimate
again for the future posting period. The procedure for marking this
standard cost estimate for the future posting period should then be
repeated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK146 - No costing variant for std cost estimate found ?

  The SAP error message CK146 ("No costing variant for std cost estimate found") typically occurs when you are trying to create or execute a standard cost estimate in the Controlling (CO) module, and the system cannot find a valid costing variant for the specified parameters. This can happen for several reasons, and here are the common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured for the specific valuation area or company code.
  Inactive Costing Variant: The costing variant might be inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Valuation Area Issues: The valuation area (plant or company code) may not be linked to the costing variant.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) and verify if the costing variant you are trying to use exists.
  Ensure that the costing variant is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is missing, you may need to create a new one or assign an existing one to the relevant valuation area.
  Use transaction code OKTZ to assign the costing variant to the appropriate controlling area and valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Controlling module to ensure that the costing variant is set up correctly for the type of cost estimate you are trying to perform.
  Ensure that the costing variant is linked to the correct valuation method.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the cost estimate has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Consult with your SAP security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants and cost estimates for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Standard Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Standard Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OKTZ: Assign Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants and cost estimates.
  
  
  Training and Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK146 error and successfully create or execute a standard cost estimate in SAP.