How To Fix CKCC153 - Enter costing variant of legal valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKCC - Messages in the Costing Run Cockpit

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Enter costing variant of legal valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKCC153 - Enter costing variant of legal valuation ?

  The SAP error message CKCC153 "Enter costing variant of legal valuation" typically occurs in the context of product costing and valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a costing variant to be specified for legal valuation purposes, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the costing variant for legal valuation has not been defined in the configuration or is not assigned to the relevant material or valuation area.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to costing variants or valuation methods.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data may not have the necessary costing variant assigned.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKCC153 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Check if the costing variant for legal valuation is defined. If not, create a new costing variant or modify an existing one to include legal valuation settings.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant valuation area or company code.
  You can do this in the configuration settings under Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data.
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly assigned in the accounting view of the material master.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for product costing and ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  You can navigate to SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the transaction or process that triggered the error again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated for materials and products. They can include settings for valuation methods, overhead calculations, and more.
  Legal Valuation: This refers to the valuation of inventory and costs in accordance with legal requirements, which may differ from internal management accounting practices.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Change Cost Estimate), and CK24 (Display Cost Estimate) for further analysis and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting.