How To Fix KE365 - Costing variant saved without date

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 365

• Message text: Costing variant saved without date

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for Product Costing, costing type &V2& is
assigned to costing variant &V1&. There, this costing type was set to
be saved without a date for manual costing.
For this reason none of the fields 'Costing date', 'Period/year' nor
'Period flag' can be entered.

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?

Delete any entries you have made in these fields.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE365 - Costing variant saved without date ?

  The SAP error message KE365 ("Costing variant saved without date") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when a costing variant is created or modified without specifying a valid validity date. This can lead to issues in cost calculations and reporting, as the system needs to know the time frame during which the costing variant is applicable.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Validity Date: The primary cause of this error is that the costing variant was saved without a specified validity date. In SAP, every costing variant must have a defined period during which it is valid.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings of the costing variant or the controlling area that prevent the date from being set correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have inadvertently skipped the date field while creating or modifying the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE365 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) in SAP.
  Locate the costing variant that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Edit the Costing Variant:
  
  Select the costing variant and choose to edit it.
  Ensure that you fill in the "Valid from" and "Valid to" date fields. These fields define the period during which the costing variant is applicable.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the appropriate dates, save the changes to the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that there are no restrictions or settings that prevent the validity dates from being set.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the costing variant to ensure that it works correctly without generating the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Costing variants are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for various purposes, such as product costing, profitability analysis, and more.
  Controlling Area: The controlling area is a key organizational unit in SAP that is used for cost accounting. It is essential to ensure that the costing variant is correctly assigned to the appropriate controlling area.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on configuring costing variants and understanding their role in cost accounting.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.