How To Fix KQ239 - Valuation variant not relevant for scrap

KQ239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Valuation variant not relevant for scrap

What causes this issue?

You have entered a valuation variant for scrap. However, this valuation
variant can only be used for <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost
version</> 000.

System Response

Your entry is ignored.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ239 - Valuation variant not relevant for scrap ?

  The SAP error message KQ239, which states "Valuation variant not relevant for scrap," typically occurs in the context of controlling and material valuation in SAP, particularly when dealing with scrap materials in production or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the valuation variant defined in the system does not include the necessary settings for handling scrap. The valuation variant is a key configuration in SAP that determines how costs are calculated for materials, including how scrap is treated during production processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ239 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the valuation variant in SAP. This can typically be found in the following path:
  SPRO > Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Define Valuation Variants
  
  
  Ensure that the valuation variant you are using includes the necessary settings for scrap. You may need to add or modify the relevant settings to