How To Fix KQ218 - No target cost version exists

KQ218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No target cost version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ218 - No target cost version exists ?

  The SAP error message KQ218 ("No target cost version exists") typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost controlling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find a target cost version for the specified cost object or planning scenario. Here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Cost Version: The target cost version has not been created or is not available for the specified period or cost object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost planning may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a target cost version.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be errors in the data entry, such as incorrect cost object or planning version being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target cost version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Create a Target Cost Version:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning) and