How To Fix CK793 - Costing variant &1 does not exist or is incomplete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 793

• Message text: Costing variant &1 does not exist or is incomplete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK793 - Costing variant &1 does not exist or is incomplete ?

  The SAP error message CK793, which states "Costing variant &1 does not exist or is incomplete," typically occurs in the context of product costing in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid costing variant that is required for the costing process. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Costing Variant: The costing variant specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incomplete Configuration: The costing variant exists but is not fully configured. This could mean that required fields or settings are missing.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Incorrect Settings in the Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly to use the specified costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) to check if the costing variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the same transaction.
  
  
  
  Complete Configuration:
  
  If the costing variant exists but is incomplete, review its configuration. Ensure that all necessary settings (like costing type, valuation variant, etc.) are properly defined.
  You can also check the configuration in OKT1 (Costing Type) and OKT2 (Valuation Variant) to ensure they are correctly linked to the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the costing variant. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the costing variant is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the relevant views (like Accounting and Costing) are properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration or the required settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  CK24: Display Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to costing variants.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing SAP training materials or documentation related to product costing for a deeper understanding of how costing variants work.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK793 error and ensure that your costing processes run smoothly.