How To Fix KQ241 - Valuation variant &1 used in target cost version &2: cannot delete

KQ241 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 241

• Message text: Valuation variant &1 used in target cost version &2: cannot delete

What causes this issue?

Valuation variant &v1& is used in a <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target
cost version</> of variance calculation: target cost version &v2& in
controlling area &v3&.

System Response

Valuation variant &v1& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete valuation variant &v1&, first delete all
references to it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ241 - Valuation variant &1 used in target cost version &2: cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ241 indicates that you are trying to delete a valuation variant that is currently in use by a target cost version. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing modules, where valuation variants are used to determine how costs are calculated for products.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The valuation variant you are attempting to delete is linked to a target cost version.
  The system enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of objects that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Verify which target cost version is using the valuation variant. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Remove Association: If you find that the valuation variant is indeed linked to a target cost version, you will need to either:
  
  Change the target cost version to use a different valuation variant.
  Delete or deactivate