How To Fix KE372 - Costing variant stored with start of period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Costing variant stored with start of period

What causes this issue?

In Customizing for Product Costing, costing type &V2& was assigned to
costing variant &V1&. There, the costing date with which automatic
costing is to be saved is set as the start of the period.

How to fix this error?

For this reason, you must enter the relevant period in field
'Period/year' with which the system is to read the product cost
estimate.
As costing type &V2& concerns a standard cost estimate, you could,
instead of entering the period yourself, use the plan period flag from
which the system takes the relevant period from the material master.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE372 - Costing variant stored with start of period ?

  The SAP error message KE372 indicates that a costing variant is stored with a start of period that is not compatible with the current settings or data in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing, particularly when trying to execute a costing run or when accessing cost estimates.
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Period Settings: The costing variant may have been configured with a start of period that does not align with the current fiscal year or period settings in the system.
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant might be set up incorrectly, or it may not be valid for the current period.
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the master data (e.g., material master, cost center) that are causing the costing variant to be incompatible with the current period.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Verify the start of period settings and ensure they are correct and align with the current fiscal year and period.
  
  
  
  Adjust Period Settings:
  
  If the costing variant is set to a specific period, consider adjusting it to match the current period or fiscal year.
  Ensure that the period settings in the controlling area are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the relevant master data (e.g., material master, cost center) to ensure that they are correctly set up and that there are no inconsistencies that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to costing variants and period settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making adjustments, perform a test run to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Execute Product Costing
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify costing variants and related settings.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.