How To Fix CK281 - Inconsistency in customizing with costing variant &

CK281 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Inconsistency in customizing with costing variant &

What causes this issue?

Costing variant &V1& is inconsistent.
Affected point: &V2&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Go into Customizing and check costing variant &v1& (<LS>Check costing
variant</> function).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CK281 - Details

• The SAP error message CK281 indicates an inconsistency in customizing related to costing variants. This error typically arises when there is a mismatch or misconfiguration in the settings for costing variants in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Customizing Settings: The costing variant may not be properly defined in the system, or there may be missing entries in the configuration tables.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies between the costing variant settings and the actual data in the system, such as material master records or cost estimates.
  Incorrect Assignment: The costing variant may not be correctly assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Changes in Configuration: Recent changes in the configuration settings without proper adjustments in related areas can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is