How To Fix CK409 - Function not supported. Costing run has multiple costing variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 409

• Message text: Function not supported. Costing run has multiple costing variants

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to create, change or execute a costing run with
multiple costing variants.

System Response

The costing run is not created, changed or executed.
If a costing run with multiple costing variants exists, you can
display it.

How to fix this error?

If you want to carry out costing with multiple costing variants,
you must create a separate costing run for each costing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK409 - Function not supported. Costing run has multiple costing variants ?

  The SAP error message CK409 ("Function not supported. Costing run has multiple costing variants") typically occurs during a costing run in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with product costing. This error indicates that the system has detected multiple costing variants for the same costing run, which is not supported.
  Cause:
  
  Multiple Costing Variants: The primary cause of this error is that the costing run is set up with multiple costing variants. In SAP, a costing run can only be executed with a single costing variant at a time.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the costing variant settings or the way the costing run is initiated.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to initiate the costing run may inadvertently include multiple costing variants.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK409 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code CK40N (Costing Run) and check the costing variants that are being used in the costing run.
  Ensure that only one costing variant is selected for the run.
  
  
  
  Modify the Costing Run:
  
  If multiple costing variants are selected, modify the costing run to include only one costing variant.
  You can do this by adjusting the selection criteria or the parameters used to initiate the costing run.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for costing variants in the Customizing (SPRO) settings under Controlling > Product Costing > Costing Variant.
  Ensure that the costing variants are correctly defined and that there are no overlaps or conflicts.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, re-run the costing process to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Costing variants in SAP define how costs are calculated and what parameters are used during the costing process. Each costing variant can have different settings for valuation methods, overhead calculations, and more.
  Costing Run: A costing run is a process in SAP that calculates the costs of products based on the defined costing variant and other parameters. It can be executed for various purposes, such as standard costing, actual costing, or planned costing.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK40N (Costing Run), CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) for managing costing processes.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the underlying concepts, you should be able to resolve the CK409 error and successfully execute your costing run in SAP.