How To Fix CK384 - Costing variant & is not assigned to costing run

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 384

• Message text: Costing variant & is not assigned to costing run

What causes this issue?

Costing variant &V1& is not assigned to the costing run.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid costing variant using the <LS>Possible entries</>
function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK384 - Costing variant & is not assigned to costing run ?

  The SAP error message CK384 indicates that a costing variant is not assigned to the costing run. This typically occurs when you are trying to execute a costing run (for example, a product costing run) without having the necessary configuration in place.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The costing variant you are trying to use has not been assigned to the costing run in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK384 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Verify that the costing variant you are trying to use is assigned to the relevant costing run.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is not assigned, you can assign it by:
  
  Navigating to the appropriate costing run configuration.
  Adding the costing variant to the list of assigned variants.
  
  
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured. Check the settings for the costing variant in transaction OKKN.
  Make sure that all necessary parameters (like valuation area, costing type, etc.) are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the costing run has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the costing run again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They can include various parameters such as valuation methods, costing types, and more.
  Costing Runs: These are processes in SAP that calculate the costs of products based on the defined costing variants.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Execute Costing Run
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation.