How To Fix IBW009 - No costing variant found for plant &1 and order type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBW - Messages for PM extraction

• Message number: 009

• Message text: No costing variant found for plant &1 and order type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBW009 - No costing variant found for plant &1 and order type &2 ?

  The SAP error message IBW009 indicates that there is no costing variant defined for a specific plant and order type combination. This error typically occurs in the context of production orders, where the system requires a costing variant to perform cost calculations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the costing variant has not been defined for the specified plant and order type in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to costing variants, plants, or order types.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type being used may not be correctly set up to use a costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the IBW009 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Define Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) > Product Cost Controlling (PK) > Cost Object Controlling (COC) > Master Data > Costing Variants.
  Check if a costing variant exists for the specified plant and order type. If not, create a new costing variant or modify an existing one to include the required plant and order type.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant to Order Type:
  
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) > Product Cost Controlling (PK) > Cost Object Controlling (COC) > Order Types.
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant order type for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the configuration settings in the system to ensure that all necessary parameters are correctly set up.
  Use transaction code OKKN to check the costing variant settings and ensure they are correctly assigned to the relevant plants and order types.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by creating a new order of the specified type and plant to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  KKS1: Order Type Configuration
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and their configuration.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the costing variant is properly defined and assigned, you should be able to resolve the IBW009 error and proceed with your operations.