How To Fix KQ194 - Reference variant &1 already referenced by RA version &2

KQ194 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Reference variant &1 already referenced by RA version &2

What causes this issue?

Reference variant &V1& is already referenced by
<DS:GLOS.results_analysis_version>results analysis version</> &V2&.
Results analysis version &V2& has the same
<DS:GLOS.valuation_view>valuation view</> as the results analysis
version you are processing.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ194 - Reference variant &1 already referenced by RA version &2 ?

  The SAP error message KQ194, which states "Reference variant &1 already referenced by RA version &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the assignment of reference variants in the context of planning or reporting.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign a reference variant (identified by &1) to a new version of a report or planning layout (identified by &2) that is already being used by another version. In other words, the reference variant is already linked to a different version, and SAP does not allow multiple versions to reference the same variant simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KSV1 (for planning) or KSV2 (for reporting) to check which versions are currently using the reference variant. This will help you identify where the conflict is occurring.
  
  
  
  Change the Reference Variant:
  
  If the reference variant