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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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.

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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 cost element not being properly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP (Transaction code OKKN).
  Verify that the cost element in question is included in the allowed cost elements for that costing variant.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Type:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is of a type that is compatible with the costing variant. You can check the type of cost element in the cost element master data (Transaction code KA03).
  
  
  
  Examine Costing Sheet:
  
  Check the costing sheet associated with the costing variant to ensure that the cost element is included. You can do this in the configuration settings for the costing sheet (Transaction code OKTZ).
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is correctly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order. You can check this in the cost center master data (Transaction code KS03) or internal order master data (Transaction code KO03).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional details on the specific costing variant and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists. This can help confirm whether the changes resolved the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  OKTZ: Costing Sheets
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the costing variant and related configurations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KK680 error and implement a solution to resolve it.