How To Fix K3002 - Costing variant does not exist (please check your entry)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K3 - Material Cost Estimate

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Costing variant does not exist (please check your entry)

What causes this issue?

The costing variant you entered does not exist in the system or is not
valid for the reference object (material) to be costed.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid costing variant with the <LS>possible entries</>
function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K3002 - Costing variant does not exist (please check your entry) ?

  The SAP error message K3002, "Costing variant does not exist (please check your entry)," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a costing operation in SAP, and the system cannot find the specified costing variant. This can happen in various transactions related to cost accounting, such as when you are trying to create or change a cost estimate.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the costing variant code you entered.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  Client-Specific Settings: The costing variant may exist in another client but not in the one you are currently using.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check the Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) to verify if the costing variant exists.
  Ensure that you are entering the correct costing variant code.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction code OKKN.
  If it exists but is not configured correctly, you may need to modify it.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Client:
  
  Make sure you are logged into the correct client where the costing variant is defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Mass Costing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants.
  Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for costing variants in the SAP Controlling (CO) module.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K3002 error and implement a solution.