How To Fix I0137 - Costing variants not not allowed for order type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Costing variants not not allowed for order type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message I0137 - Costing variants not not allowed for order type ?

  The SAP error message I0137, which states "Costing variants not allowed for order type," typically occurs when you are trying to use a costing variant that is not compatible with the specific order type you are working with in the SAP system. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) when dealing with internal orders, production orders, or project systems.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use is not defined for the order type in question. Each order type can have specific settings that determine which costing variants are applicable.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area or order type may not have been set up correctly, leading to the restriction on the costing variant.
  Missing Customization: The costing variant may not have been assigned to the order type in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Order > Define Order Types.
  Check the settings for the specific order type you are using and ensure that the appropriate costing variant is assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is not allowed for the order type, you may need to either change the order type to one that allows the costing variant or create a new costing variant that is compatible with the order type.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants and order types to understand the specific requirements and restrictions.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated for different scenarios in SAP. They can include settings for valuation methods, overhead calculations, and more.
  Order Types: Different order types in SAP (e.g., production orders, internal orders) have specific characteristics and settings that dictate how they behave in the system.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KOT2: To view or change order type settings.
  OKKN: To maintain costing variants.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the costing variant is correctly configured for the order type you are using, you should be able to resolve the I0137 error message.