How To Fix KQ192 - Reference variant &1 is flagged for deletion

KQ192 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 192

• Message text: Reference variant &1 is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

The reference variant is flagged for deletion.

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?

Remove the deletion flag if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ192 - Reference variant &1 is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message KQ192, which states "Reference variant &1 is flagged for deletion," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when dealing with variants for reports or planning functions. This message indicates that the reference variant you are trying to use has been marked for deletion in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The reference variant has been explicitly marked for deletion by a user or through a system process.
  Inconsistent Data: The variant may have been deleted or flagged in a different environment (e.g., development or quality) and not properly transported to the production environment.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or use the variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variant Status: 
  
  Go to the transaction where the variant is used (e.g., KSB1, KSBP, etc.) and check the status of the variant.
  Use transaction SE38 or SA38 to run the report RKAEP000 to check the status of the variant.
  
  
  
  Unflag the