How To Fix KQ291 - No CO version exists for updated costs

KQ291 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: No CO version exists for updated costs

What causes this issue?

No <LS>CO version</> was created for the cost forecast.

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?

Create a <LS>CO version</> for the cost forecast in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ291 - No CO version exists for updated costs ?

  The SAP error message KQ291 "No CO version exists for updated costs" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to post or update costs in a cost object (like a cost center, internal order, etc.) and the system cannot find a valid controlling version for the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing CO Version: The primary cause of this error is that there is no controlling version defined for the period in which you are trying to post costs. This can happen if the controlling version has not been created or activated for the relevant fiscal year or period.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for controlling may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a valid CO version.
  
  
  Period Locking: The period you are trying to post to may be locked for posting in the controlling module.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check CO Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKP (Controlling Area: Maintain