How To Fix J3188 - Selected costing rule '&' cannot be used here

J3188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 188

• Message text: Selected costing rule '&' cannot be used here

What causes this issue?

Costing rule '&V1&', which was either determined from the product
assignment via the bank product, the product variant and costing rule
validity date, or was entered directly, does not match with the current
financial object.

System Response

The financial object is inconsistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Assign a suitable costing rule. To do this, use the possible entries
help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3188 - Selected costing rule '&' cannot be used here ?

  The SAP error message J3188, which states "Selected costing rule '&' cannot be used here," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the costing rule you are trying to use is not applicable for the current context or transaction.
  Causes:
  
  Incompatible Costing Type: The costing rule may not be compatible with the type of material or the specific transaction you are attempting to execute.
  Missing Configuration: The costing rule may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant material or product.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant associated with the costing rule may not be set up correctly or may not be active for the current scenario.
  Status of the Material: The material may be in a status that does not allow the selected costing rule to be applied (e.g., if the material is marked for deletion