How To Fix KQ246 - Variance variant &1 does not exist. Select valid variance variant

KQ246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Variance variant &1 does not exist. Select valid variance variant

What causes this issue?

In the <DS:GLOS.3526B760AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>target cost version</>
you are using <DS:GLOS.3528E9A5E8AA5570E10000009B38F983>variance
variant</> &V1&. This variance variant does not exist.

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 an existing variance variant or define the variance variant &V1&
.

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KQ246 - Details

• The SAP error message KQ246, which states "Variance variant &1 does not exist. Select valid variance variant," typically occurs in the context of variance calculation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or product costing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Variance Variant: The specified variance variant (indicated by &1) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo, or the variant may not have been created or activated.
  
  Configuration Issues: The variance variant may not be properly configured in the system, or it may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified variance variant.
  Incorrect Selection: The user may have selected a variance variant that is not applicable for the current context (e.g., for a specific cost object or period).
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variance Variant: Verify that the variance variant you are trying to use actually exists. You can do