How To Fix KQ249 - Valuation view of costing variant &1 different from leading valuation

KQ249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Valuation view of costing variant &1 different from leading valuation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ249 - Valuation view of costing variant &1 different from leading valuation ?

  The SAP error message KQ249 indicates that there is a discrepancy between the valuation view of the costing variant and the leading valuation in the system. This typically occurs during the process of creating or changing a costing variant in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly in Product Costing.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the valuation view defined in the costing variant does not match the leading valuation view set in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may be configured incorrectly, leading to a mismatch with the leading valuation.
  Changes in Valuation Views: If there have been recent changes to the valuation views or the costing variant settings, it may lead to inconsistencies.
  Master Data Issues: The material master data or other related master data may not be aligned with the expected valuation views.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ249 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
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