How To Fix KE378 - Costing variant stored with start of period

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 378

• 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 automatic 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 KE378 - Costing variant stored with start of period ?

  The SAP error message KE378 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 the settings may not be appropriate for the current scenario.
  Data Locking: There may be data locking issues if the period is already closed for posting or if there are other transactions that prevent the costing from being executed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in transaction code