How To Fix KO353 - No costing variant found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 353

• Message text: No costing variant found

What causes this issue?

No costing variant could be found. Either no costs have yet been
posted in the product cost collector or confirmation is not to take
place on the basis of production versions, but on the basis of the
planned costing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO353 - No costing variant found ?

  The SAP error message KO353 ("No costing variant found") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a costing run or when you are attempting to execute a transaction that requires a costing variant, but the system cannot find a valid costing variant for the specified parameters.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The most common cause is that there is no costing variant defined for the controlling area, or the costing variant is not assigned to the relevant company code or plant.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be properly configured or may not be active for the specific type of cost object you are working with (e.g., product costing, order costing).
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters used in the transaction may not match any existing costing variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Costing Variant:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Master Data -> Costing Variants -> Define Costing Variants
  
  Create a new costing variant or modify an existing one to ensure it meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant controlling area and company code. This can be done in the configuration settings under:
  Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Master Data -> Costing Variants -> Assign Costing Variants
  
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the costing variant is configured correctly for the type of costing you are performing (e.g., standard costing, actual costing).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Validate Input Parameters:
  
  Ensure that the parameters you are using in the transaction (such as controlling area, company code, etc.) are correct and correspond to the costing variant you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKKN (Costing Variants) to manage costing variants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring costing variants and their usage in different scenarios.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KO353 error and successfully execute your costing processes in SAP.