How To Fix KQ243 - Version &1 &2 not intended to be used as the target cost version

KQ243 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 243

• Message text: Version &1 &2 not intended to be used as the target cost version

What causes this issue?

The specified <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost version</> has
not been flagged in central version maintenance as suitable for
variance calculation.

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?

Check the entries in the central version table.
If appropriate, flag the version as suitable for variance calculation.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ243 - Version &1 &2 not intended to be used as the target cost version ?

  The SAP error message KQ243 indicates that the specified version (in this case, &1 &2) is not intended to be used as a target cost version in the context of cost planning or controlling. This error typically arises when you attempt to use a version that has not been configured or designated for target costing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Configuration: The version you are trying to use has not been set up correctly in the system. In SAP, versions are used to manage different planning scenarios, and not all versions are suitable for target costing.
  Version Type: The version may be of a type that does not support target costing. For example, it might be a version meant for actual costs or forecasts rather than for target costs.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the use of the version for target costing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for versions in SAP (Transaction code: