How To Fix KQ361 - This costing variant is not allowed

KQ361 - Overview

• 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