How To Fix KQ361 - This costing variant is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 361

• Message text: This costing variant is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to use a
<DS:GLOS.3526B726AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>costing variant</> that is
not intended for use in <DS:GLOS.3526B6D1AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales
order costing </> with <DS:GLOS.3526B6A3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>unit
costing</>.
&what_to_do&
Select a suitable costing variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ361 - This costing variant is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KQ361, which states "This costing variant is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the costing variant you are trying to use is not permitted for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant may not be configured correctly in the system. It could be that the variant is not assigned to the appropriate controlling area or is not set up for the specific type of costing you are trying to perform (e.g., standard costing, actual costing).
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified costing variant.
  
  
  Costing Variant Status: The costing variant might be inactive or not available for the specific period or scenario you are working with.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be set up to use the specified costing variant.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is correctly configured and assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access and use the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant Status:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is active and available for the period you are trying to use it. You can check this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data to ensure that it is set up to use the costing variant in question. This includes checking the accounting views and ensuring that the costing variant is specified.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on the costing variant and its allowed uses.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and OKKN (Costing Variants).
  Costing Types: Understand the different types of costing (e.g., standard costing, actual costing) and how they relate to the costing variant.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message KQ361 for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KQ361 error and implement a solution to resolve it.