How To Fix CKTC030 - Enter either a variant or a mode

CKTC030 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKTC - Messages for Current Costing

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Enter either a variant or a mode

What causes this issue?

Either you entered neither a variant nor a mode, or you entered both a
variant and a mode.

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?

You have the following options:
Enter a variant or a mode, but not both
Or use <ZK>Deselect</> to delete any selection data that may still
exist
For more information on concurrent costing, refer to the SAP Library
for the Industry Business Solution <ZK>Discrete Industries</> under:
<ZK>Concurrent Costing</>
<ZK>Master Data of Concurrent Costing</>
<ZK>Editing the Master Data of Concurrent Costing</>

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CKTC030 - Enter either a variant or a mode ?

  The SAP error message CKTC030 ("Enter either a variant or a mode") typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with the Cost Object Controlling (COC) or when executing certain reports or transactions that require a variant or mode to be specified.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when the user attempts to execute a transaction or report that requires a specific variant or mode to be defined, but neither has been provided. Variants are predefined settings that allow users to execute reports or transactions with specific parameters without having to enter them each time. Modes can refer to different ways of executing a report or transaction.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CKTC030 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Variants:
  
  When executing the transaction or report, look for a field where you can enter a variant. If you have a variant saved, enter its name.
  If you do not have a