How To Fix KK317 - Costing variant & does not exist for the reference object

KK317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Costing variant & does not exist for the reference object

What causes this issue?

Cost estimates for the reference object you edited may not be assigned
to costing variant &v1&.

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?

Assign the cost estimate to a costing variant which is valid for the
reference object.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KK317 - Details

• The SAP error message KK317 indicates that the costing variant specified does not exist for the reference object in the context of product costing. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a costing run or valuation, and the system cannot find the appropriate costing variant for the specified object (such as a material, cost center, or internal order).
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be configured correctly.
  Reference Object Issues: The reference object (like a material or order) may not be set up correctly or may not be linked to the costing variant.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) and verify if the