How To Fix KQ342 - 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: 342

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ342 - Costing type & still being used - cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ342 indicates that a specific costing type is still in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing modules, where costing types are used to define how costs are calculated and managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a costing type that is still associated with various objects or transactions in the system. Common reasons include:
  
  Active Costing Runs: The costing type may be linked to active or completed costing runs for materials or products.
  Open Periods: If there are open periods in the controlling area where the costing type is used, it cannot be deleted.
  Master Data Dependencies: The costing type may be referenced in master data such as material master records, cost centers, or internal orders.
  Costing Variants: The costing type might be part of a costing variant that is still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ342 error and