How To Fix K4029 - Select a valid variance category (->F4)

K4029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K4 - Order settlement configuration tables

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Select a valid variance category (->F4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K4029 - Select a valid variance category (->F4) ?

  The SAP error message K4029, which states "Select a valid variance category (->F4)," typically occurs in the context of variance analysis in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with cost centers, internal orders, or product costing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the user attempts to enter or select a variance category that is either invalid or not defined in the system. Variance categories are used to classify different types of variances (e.g., material price variance, labor efficiency variance) and must be predefined in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variance Categories:
  
  Use the F4 help (press F4) in the variance category field to see the list of valid variance categories. Ensure that you are selecting from this list.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If the desired variance category is not available, you may need to check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This can be done by:
  Navigating to the configuration settings