How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES620 - Define costing variant for &1 in Customizing

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES620 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 620

• Message text: Define costing variant for &1 in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES620 - Define costing variant for &1 in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES620 Define costing variant for &1 in Customizing typically indicates that a costing variant has not been defined for a specific configuration or process in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of Product Cost Planning (PCP) or similar modules where costing variants are essential for calculating costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a costing variant defined for the specified object (indicated by &1 in the error message).
  
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not have been set up correctly in the Customizing settings.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or product may not be linked to a valid costing variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to define a costing variant in the Customizing settings. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access Customizing:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to SPRO (SAP Project