How To Fix CK251 - Costing variant missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Costing variant missing

What causes this issue?

The costing variant for the standard cost estimate provided in the
standard system does not exist.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK251 - Costing variant missing ?

  The SAP error message CK251 ("Costing variant missing") typically occurs in the context of product costing when the system cannot find a valid costing variant for the material or product being processed. This can happen during various transactions, such as when trying to perform a cost estimate or when running a costing report.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The most common cause is that the costing variant has not been defined or is not assigned to the relevant material or product.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the appropriate valuation area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from finding the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) to define a new costing variant if it does not exist.
  Ensure that the costing variant is properly configured with all necessary parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Check if the costing variant is assigned to the relevant valuation area. You can do this in the configuration settings under Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Costing > Costing Variants.
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the appropriate material master records.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to view the material master data and ensure that the costing variant is correctly assigned in the accounting view.
  
  
  
  Review 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.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on setting up costing variants and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to costing variants.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to Product Cost Controlling for a deeper understanding of costing variants and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK251 error and ensure that the costing variant is properly set up in your SAP system.