How To Fix CKCC155 - Enter costing variant of profit center valuation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Enter costing variant of profit center valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKCC155 - Enter costing variant of profit center valuation ?

  The SAP error message CKCC155, which states "Enter costing variant of profit center valuation," typically occurs in the context of product costing and profit center accounting. This error indicates that the system requires a costing variant to be specified for the profit center valuation process, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The most common cause of this error is that the costing variant has not been defined or is not assigned in the relevant configuration settings.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the controlling area or the profit center settings that prevent the system from recognizing the costing variant.
  Transaction Context: The error may arise when executing a transaction that requires a costing variant, such as during the creation or processing of a cost estimate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKCC155 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) > Product Cost Controlling > Costing > Costing Variants.
  Ensure that a costing variant is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant to Profit Center:
  
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) > Profit Center Accounting > Master Data > Profit Center > Create/Change.
  Check if the costing variant is assigned to the relevant profit center. If not, assign the appropriate costing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area settings are correctly configured to include the necessary costing variants.
  Go to SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Costing Variants and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Transaction Input:
  
  When executing the transaction that triggered the error, ensure that you are entering the costing variant in the appropriate field if prompted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They can include settings for valuation methods, overhead calculations, and more.
  Profit Center Accounting: This module allows organizations to analyze their profitability by different segments, such as departments or product lines.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to understand where the error may occur.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CKCC155 error and proceed with your costing activities in SAP.