How To Fix KEIX006 - Costing variant &1 is not allowed for Easy Cost Planning

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEIX - ECP in Several Plan Versions

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Costing variant &1 is not allowed for Easy Cost Planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEIX006 - Costing variant &1 is not allowed for Easy Cost Planning ?

  The SAP error message KEIX006 indicates that the costing variant specified is not allowed for Easy Cost Planning. This error typically arises when you are trying to use a costing variant that is either not configured for Easy Cost Planning or is not compatible with the settings in your SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use may not be set up for Easy Cost Planning in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the costing variant may not allow it to be used in the context of Easy Cost Planning.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the use of the specified costing variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Verify that the costing variant you are trying to use is configured for Easy Cost Planning. If it is not, you may need to create a new