How To Fix KQ193 - Reference variant 000 is only possible for actual versions

KQ193 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Reference variant 000 is only possible for actual versions

What causes this issue?

You can only reference actual versions that are used to calculate
<DS:GLOS.work_in_process>work in process</> in a multiple
<DS:GLOS.valuation_view>valuation view</> that reference
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</> 0.
Results analysis version 0 is the version that controls the calculation
of work in process in the operational valuation view.
In addition to operational valuation, you can also calculate the work
in process in up to two other valuation views. The results analysis
versions used to calculate work in process in multiple valulation views
refer to results analysis version 0.

System Response

The system does not allow the results analysis version you entered to
reference results analysis version 0 because the results analysis
version you entered is not an actual version of a multiple valuation
view.

How to fix this error?

Delete your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ193 - Reference variant 000 is only possible for actual versions ?

  The SAP error message KQ193, which states "Reference variant 000 is only possible for actual versions," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to use a reference variant that is not applicable for the version you are working with. This error indicates that the system is expecting a specific version of data (usually the actual version) but is receiving a different version (like a plan or forecast version).
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Version Selection: The reference variant you are trying to use is set up for actual data, but you are attempting to access it in a context where a different version (like a plan or forecast) is being used.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in your SAP system that are not aligned with the expected versions for the reference variant.
  Data Availability: The actual data may not be available or may not have been