How To Fix CN_ECP_PS023 - Enter a valid costing variant

CN_ECP_PS023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN_ECP_PS -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Enter a valid costing variant

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CN_ECP_PS023 - Details

• The SAP error message CN_ECP_PS023: "Enter a valid costing variant" typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or controlling (CO) modules when a user attempts to perform an action that requires a costing variant, but the system cannot find a valid one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the project or order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing variant may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Project Settings: The project or order may not be set up correctly to use the specified costing variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Costing > Costing Variants and ensure that the costing variant you are trying to use is defined and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing