CO461 - Costing variant is not maintained - no actual costs for actual activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 461

• Message text: Costing variant is not maintained - no actual costs for actual activity

What causes this issue?

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

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO461 - Costing variant is not maintained - no actual costs for actual activity ?

  The SAP error message CO461 ("Costing variant is not maintained - no actual costs for actual activity") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when the system is unable to find a valid costing variant for the actual activity. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to settle costs or when performing actual costing in production orders or internal orders.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the costing variant required for the actual activity is not defined or maintained in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the specific order type that prevent the system from finding the appropriate costing variant.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the controlling area or the order type may not be correctly set up to link to the necessary costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CO461 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) and check if the costing variant is defined for the relevant controlling area.
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured to handle actual costs.
  
  
  
  Maintain Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is missing, you will need to create or maintain it. You can do this in the same transaction (OKKN) by defining the necessary parameters for the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Order Type Settings:
  
  Use transaction code OKA0 (Order Types) to check the settings for the order type you are working with. Ensure that the costing variant is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the controlling area is correct. You can check this in the configuration settings under Controlling > Cost Element Accounting > Master Data > Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  OKA0: Maintain Order Types
  KAH1: Maintain Costing Variants for Cost Centers
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and their configuration.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the costing variants and order types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.