How To Fix CK364 - Costing variant & does not allow this update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 364

• Message text: Costing variant & does not allow this update

What causes this issue?

Costing variant &V1& does not allow this price to be updated.

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?

Change the selection criteria or select a different costing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK364 - Costing variant & does not allow this update ?

  The SAP error message CK364 typically indicates that there is an issue with the costing variant configuration or the settings related to the cost estimate in the system. This error usually occurs when you are trying to update or create a cost estimate, and the system does not allow the operation due to certain restrictions or misconfigurations.
  Cause:
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured to allow updates. This can happen if the costing variant is set to a status that does not permit changes.
  Costing Type: The costing type associated with the costing variant may not allow updates or may be locked for certain operations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the update on the costing variant.
  Locked Cost Estimates: If the cost estimate is already locked or has been marked for a specific purpose (e.g., for reporting), updates may be restricted.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed in the controlling area, updates to cost estimates may not be allowed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is set up correctly and allows for the necessary updates.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Type:
  
  Check the costing type associated with the costing variant to ensure it is not set to a status that prevents updates.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform updates on the costing variant. This can be checked with the security team or through transaction SU53.
  
  
  
  Unlock Cost Estimates:
  
  If the cost estimate is locked, you may need to unlock it or create a new cost estimate if the existing one cannot be modified.
  
  
  
  Check Period Status:
  
  Ensure that the period in the controlling area is open for posting. If it is closed, you may need to open it or wait until the next period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional insights or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CK11N (Create Cost Estimate)
  CK40N (Change Cost Estimate)
  OKKN (Costing Variants)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the CK364 error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK364 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.