How To Fix CO460 - Costing variant is not maintained - planned costs cannot be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 460

• Message text: Costing variant is not maintained - planned costs cannot be calculated

What causes this issue?

You have not maintained a <DS:GLOS.costing_variant>costing variant</>
for planned costs.
The system is therefore unable to calculate planned costs.

How to fix this error?

Go to the order header and maintain a costing variant for planned
costs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO460 - Costing variant is not maintained - planned costs cannot be calculated ?

  The SAP error message CO460 ("Costing variant is not maintained - planned costs cannot be calculated") typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost planning when the system cannot find a valid costing variant for the operation being performed. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to calculate planned costs for a material or when executing a cost estimate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant required for the calculation is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured or assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Check if the required costing variant is defined. If not, create a new costing variant or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant controlling area and company code.
  You can do this in the same transaction (OKKN) or through the configuration settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide).
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the costing variant to ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  Make sure that the costing variant is linked to the appropriate valuation area and that the necessary costing sheets are assigned.
  
  
  
  Review Authorization:
  
  Check the user’s authorization profile to ensure they have the necessary permissions to access the costing variant.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to adjust the authorizations.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the costing-related views are maintained correctly.
  Ensure that the material is assigned to the correct valuation class and that the costing variant is applicable.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to re-run the cost estimate or the operation that triggered the error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants and error CO460.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CO460 error and successfully calculate planned costs in SAP.