How To Fix KK182 - Costing variant &1 not allowed when creating cost estimate

KK182 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 182

• Message text: Costing variant &1 not allowed when creating cost estimate

What causes this issue?

Costing variant &V1& is not allowed when a material cost estimate
without quantity structure is created, because a reference variant has
been entered in the costing variant.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The costing variant cannot be used when a material cost estimate
without quantity structure is created for multilevel unit costing.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK182 - Costing variant &1 not allowed when creating cost estimate ?

  The SAP error message KK182 ("Costing variant &1 not allowed") typically occurs when you are trying to create a cost estimate using a costing variant that is not permitted for the specific context or configuration in your SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues or missing authorizations.
  Causes of Error KK182
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant you are trying to use may not be configured correctly in the system. It might not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be set up for the specific type of cost estimate you are trying to create.
  
  
  Costing Variant Not Active: The costing variant may not be active for the period in which you are trying to create the cost estimate.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified costing variant.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data (like material master, cost center, etc.) may