How To Fix KQ213 - Tgt cost version 0: Only std cost estimate allowed as comparison object

KQ213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Tgt cost version 0: Only std cost estimate allowed as comparison object

What causes this issue?

<DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>Target cost version</> 0 is relevant to
settlement. Variances between the actual costs incurred for the
<DS:GLOS.production_order>production order</> or
<DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product cost collector</> and the
<DS:GLOS.target_costs>target costs</> calculated in the
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</> are settled
to the profitability segment for the material being produced.
Therefore, only the standard cost estimate can be the object of
comparison.

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?

Select <LS>standard cost estimate</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ213 - Tgt cost version 0: Only std cost estimate allowed as comparison object ?

  The SAP error message KQ213 indicates that there is an issue with the target cost version being used in a cost analysis or comparison scenario. Specifically, the error states that only a standard cost estimate can be used as a comparison object for the target cost version 0.
  
  Cause:
  
  Target Cost Version: The error arises when you attempt to use a target cost version (in this case, version 0) that is not compatible with the type of cost estimate you are trying to compare it against. Version 0 typically refers to the standard cost estimate.
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be set up correctly to allow for the comparison of different cost estimates.
  Costing Type: The type of costing (e.g., actual, planned, or standard) being used in the analysis may not align with the requirements for the target cost version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use Standard Cost Estimate: Ensure that you are using a standard cost