How To Fix CO452 - Costing variant & is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Costing variant & is not permitted

What causes this issue?

Each costing variant refers to a costing type via settings in
customizing.
The following parameters are defined in each costing type:
An indicator which specifies whether it is used to calculate planned or
actual costs.
A key which determines the object to which the costing refers (for ex.
material, production order, and so on).
The costing variant that you have entered is invalid for one of the
following reasons:
The costing variant that you have specified for calculating <ZH>actual
costs</> in the order is defined (via the corresponding costing type)
for calculating <ZH>planned costs</>.
The costing variant that you have specified for calculating <ZH>planned
costs</> in the order is defined (via the corresponding costing type)
for calculating <ZH>actual costs</>.
The <ZH>reference object</> of the corresponding costing type is
<ZH>not a production order</>.

How to fix this error?

Check the assignment of the costing variant to the costing type. Change
the assignment if necessary.
Change the costing type data, if necessary, by pressing the function
key <ZH>Detail</> (next to the costing type) and making the necessary
changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO452 - Costing variant & is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CO452, which states "Costing variant & is not permitted," typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the costing variant you are trying to use is not allowed for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be configured correctly in the system. It could be inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified costing variant.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may not be set up to use the specified costing variant.
  Costing Variant Not Assigned: The costing variant may not be assigned to the relevant valuation area or may not be valid for the specific type of costing (e.g., standard costing vs. actual costing).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is active and properly configured for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to use the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the costing variant is assigned correctly.
  Ensure that the valuation class and other relevant fields are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is not assigned to the relevant valuation area, you may need to assign it. This can be done in the configuration settings for costing variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants for any specific requirements or limitations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or discussion boards for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO452 error and implement the appropriate solution.