How To Fix KK701 - No costing variant was selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: No costing variant was selected

What causes this issue?

Each cost estimate has to be assigned to a costing variant.

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?

Please enter a valid costing variant in the popup window.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK701 - No costing variant was selected ?

  The SAP error message KK701: No costing variant was selected typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a cost estimate in SAP. This error indicates that the system could not find a costing variant that is required for the cost estimation process.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The most common cause is that no costing variant has been defined or selected for the cost estimate.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the necessary costing information.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Check if a costing variant is defined. If not, create a new costing variant by copying from an existing one or defining a new one according to your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant to the Material:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant material in the material master record.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and check the costing view.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is properly configured with the necessary parameters, such as valuation methods, costing types, and other relevant settings.
  
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction for the cost estimate. For example, use CK11N for creating a cost estimate.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on costing variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They can include various parameters such as the costing type, valuation method, and more.
  Costing Types: Different costing types can be used for different purposes, such as standard costing, actual costing, etc.
  Material Master: The material master contains all the information related to a material, including costing information.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Release Cost Estimate), and OKKN (Costing Variants).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KK701 error and successfully perform cost estimates in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.