How To Fix KE377 - Costing variant stored with start of period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 377

• 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 costing type was set to be
saved with the start of the period for manual costing. It is,
therefore, not necessary to make an entry in field "Costing date".

System Response

Any entries in this field will be deleted by the system after you press
ENTER.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE377 - Costing variant stored with start of period ?

  The SAP error message KE377 indicates that a costing variant is stored with a start of period, which can lead to issues when trying to execute certain transactions related to cost accounting. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the costing variant is configured with a start of period that does not align with the current period or the period being processed. This can happen if:
  
  The costing variant is set up incorrectly.
  The period for which you are trying to execute the costing run is outside the valid range defined by the costing variant.
  There are inconsistencies in the configuration of the controlling area or the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE377 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Verify the settings for the "Start of Period" and ensure they are correctly defined for the periods you are working with.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Period:
  
  If you are trying to execute a costing run for a period that is not valid according to the costing variant, adjust the period to one that is valid.
  Ensure that the period you are trying to process is open and available for posting.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the controlling area to ensure that they are consistent with the costing variant.
  Make sure that the fiscal year variant and the periods are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to costing variants and period settings for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configuration and periods, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  KKS1: Product Costing: Actual
  KKS2: Product Costing: Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants and the KE377 error.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly review and maintain your costing variants and their configurations to prevent such errors.
  Ensure that all users involved in cost accounting are trained on the importance of period settings and costing variant configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KE377 error and ensure that your costing processes run smoothly.