How To Fix KM493 - Costing variant has no matching costing variant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 493

• Message text: Costing variant has no matching costing variant

What causes this issue?

The costing key specified references costing type &V1&. This determines
that the cost estimate &V2& should be saved.

System Response

The costing key cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Change your entries in Customizing.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM493 - Costing variant has no matching costing variant ?

  The SAP error message KM493, which states "Costing variant has no matching costing variant," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to execute a costing run in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find a suitable costing variant that matches the criteria specified in the transaction or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use is not defined in the system or is not assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing variant may not be set up correctly, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified costing variant.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transaction data that prevent the system from finding a matching costing variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN) and