How To Fix KQ341 - Costing type & still being used - cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 341

• Message text: Costing type & still being used - cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ341 - Costing type & still being used - cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ341 indicates that a costing type is still in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when the costing type is associated with various transactions or master data in the system, such as cost estimates, material master records, or production orders.
  Cause:
  
  Active Cost Estimates: The costing type may be linked to active cost estimates that have been created for materials or production orders.
  Master Data Usage: The costing type might be referenced in material master records, which are still active.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions (like production orders or purchase orders) that are using the costing type.
  Configuration Dependencies: The costing type could be part of a configuration that is still in use, such as in controlling or product costing settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ341 error and delete the costing type, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like CK13N (Display Material Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to check if there are any active cost estimates associated with the costing type.
  Check the material master records (transaction MM03) to see if the costing type is being used.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Cost Estimates:
  
  If there are active cost estimates, you may need to delete or archive them. This can be done using transaction CK14N (Delete Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to remove the estimates.
  
  
  
  Review Open Transactions:
  
  Check for any open production orders, purchase orders, or other transactions that might be using the costing type. You may need to close or delete these transactions.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If the costing type is linked to material master records, you may need to change the material master data to remove the association with the costing type.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the controlling module (CO) to ensure that the costing type is not part of any active configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like KSS1 (Create Costing Type) or KSS2 (Change Costing Type) to manage costing types if needed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing types and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to costing types and their deletion.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify costing types in the system.
  
  If you are still unable to delete the costing type after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling and product costing.