How To Fix KE376 - Costing variant stored with start of period

KE376 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Costing variant stored with start of period

What causes this issue?

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

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?

For this reason, you must enter the relevant period in field
"Period/year" with which the product cost estimate is to be read.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE376 - Costing variant stored with start of period ?

  The SAP error message KE376 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 period or the periods defined in the controlling area.
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant might be set up incorrectly, or it may not be valid for the current period due to changes in the configuration or master data.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues if another user or process is currently using the costing variant or if the period is locked for posting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for