How To Fix KK680 - Cost element not allowed for costing variant &

KK680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Cost element not allowed for costing variant &

What causes this issue?

Cost elements are not allowed with the costing variant you selected.
You entered an item for which a cost element is stored in the system.

System Response

When you press ENTER, the cost element read will be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to see the assignment of items to cost elements, you
have to choose another costing variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK680 - Cost element not allowed for costing variant & ?

  The SAP error message KK680, which states "Cost element not allowed for costing variant &," typically occurs during the costing process in SAP, particularly when dealing with cost estimates or product costing. This error indicates that the cost element being used is not permitted for the specified costing variant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be configured to allow the specific cost element. Each costing variant can have specific settings that determine which cost elements are valid for use.
  Cost Element Type: The cost element might be of a type that is not allowed for the costing variant. For example, certain cost elements may be restricted to specific types of cost estimates (e.g., planned costs vs. actual costs).
  Costing Sheet Settings: The costing sheet associated with the costing variant may not include the cost element in question.
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data configuration, such as the