How To Fix KQ073 - Costing type: partner version &1 does not exist

KQ073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Costing type: partner version &1 does not exist

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KQ073 - Details

• The SAP error message KQ073, which states "Costing type: partner version &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product costing and is related to the configuration of costing versions in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Version: The error indicates that the specified costing type (partner version) does not exist in the system. This could happen if the costing version has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the costing types may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the specified version.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the costing version number being referenced.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Versions:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Version) to check if the costing version you are trying to use exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the