How To Fix CK795 - Choose only costing variants that are allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 795

• Message text: Choose only costing variants that are allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK795 - Choose only costing variants that are allowed ?

  The SAP error message CK795 ("Choose only costing variants that are allowed") typically occurs in the context of product costing in SAP, particularly when you are trying to perform a costing run or when you are working with costing variants in the Costing Cockpit (transaction CK40N or CK11N).
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when the costing variant you are trying to use is not allowed for the specific operation you are performing. The reasons for this could include:
  
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be configured correctly in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the selected costing variant.
  Inactive Costing Variant: The costing variant may be inactive or not available for the current period.
  Incorrect Settings: The costing variant may not be set up for the specific type of material or product you are trying to cost.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK795 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants (Transaction OKEQ).
  Ensure that the costing variant you are trying to use is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to use the costing variant. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant controlling area and company code. This can be checked in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Variants:
  
  Make sure that the costing variant is not marked as inactive for the period you are trying to use it.
  
  
  
  Use Allowed Costing Variants:
  
  If the costing variant you are trying to use is not allowed, select a different costing variant that is permitted for the operation you are performing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants for additional guidance on configuration and usage.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK40N (Costing Cockpit), CK11N (Single-Item Costing), and OKEQ (Costing Variants).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to costing variants and error messages for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CK795 error and implement a solution to resolve it.