How To Fix K/819 - Enter a valid costing variant

K/819 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Enter a valid costing variant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/819 - Enter a valid costing variant ?

  The SAP error message K/819 "Enter a valid costing variant" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting when a user attempts to perform a transaction that requires a costing variant, but the system cannot find a valid one. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant may not be defined in the system or may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing variant may be incorrect or incomplete.
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Transaction Context: The transaction being executed may not be compatible with the costing variant being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is defined and properly configured for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is missing, you may need