How To Fix CK605 - Costing variant &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Costing variant &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have entered costing variant &v1&. This costing variant does not
exist in the system.

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?

Check your entries. If necessary, go into Customizing and create
costing variant &v1& with the costing type and valuation variant under
which the cost estimate was saved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK605 - Costing variant &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message CK605, which states "Costing variant &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified costing variant in the configuration. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to perform a cost estimate for a material or during the execution of a costing run.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The costing variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Input: The costing variant may have been incorrectly entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Client-Specific Configuration: The costing variant may exist in another client but not in the current client.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Verify if the costing variant exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or use a different existing costing variant.
  
  
  
  Create a New Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant does not exist, you can create a new one by copying an existing variant and adjusting the settings as needed.
  Use transaction code OKKN to create or modify costing variants.
  
  
  
  Verify Input:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly entered in the transaction where the error occurs. Check for typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Client Check:
  
  If you are working in a development or testing environment, ensure that the costing variant is available in that specific client. You may need to transport the configuration from another client if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Costing variants are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They include settings for valuation methods, cost component structure, and other parameters.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and OKKN (Maintain Costing Variants).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.