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