How To Fix KK316 - Valuation variant in cost estimate does not match control table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 316

• Message text: Valuation variant in cost estimate does not match control table

What causes this issue?

The cost estimate is assigned to a costing variant whose valuation
variant is no longer valid.

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?

There are inconsistencies in the data base. Please inform your system
administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK316 - Valuation variant in cost estimate does not match control table ?

  The SAP error message KK316, which states "Valuation variant in cost estimate does not match control table," typically occurs during the cost estimation process in SAP Controlling (CO) when there is a mismatch between the valuation variant specified in the cost estimate and the control settings defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Valuation Variant Mismatch: The valuation variant used in the cost estimate does not correspond to the settings defined in the controlling area or the controlling settings for the specific cost object (e.g., material, production order).
  Configuration Issues: The valuation variant may not be properly configured in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the relevant cost estimate type.
  Missing Entries: There may be missing entries in the control table that link the valuation variant to the cost estimate type or other relevant settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant: Verify the valuation variant used in the cost estimate. Ensure that it is correctly defined and assigned in the system.
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the valuation variant in the SAP system (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the valuation variant is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Control Table Settings: Check the control table settings for the cost estimate type you are using.
  
  Use Transaction code: OKTZ to review the control settings for the cost estimate type.
  Ensure that the valuation variant is correctly linked to the cost estimate type in the control table.
  
  
  
  Adjust Cost Estimate Type: If necessary, adjust the cost estimate type to use a different valuation variant that is compatible with the control settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed guidance on configuring valuation variants and cost estimate types.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test cost estimate to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Configuration of Valuation Variants
  OKTZ: Control Table for Cost Estimates
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help Portal or other SAP documentation for best practices on cost estimation and valuation variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KK316 error message in SAP.