How To Fix KQ364 - This costing variant is not allowed

KQ364 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 364

• Message text: This costing variant is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You attempted to use a
<DS:GLOS.3526B726AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>costing variant</> that is
not intended for the costing of a
<DS:GLOS.3526C72DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>sales order</>. This costing
variant can not be used for cost estimates without dialogue.
&what_to_do&
Select an appropriate costing variant for sales order costing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KQ364 - Details

• The SAP error message KQ364, which states "This costing variant is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a cost estimate 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 inactive or not assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified costing variant.
  Costing Variant Assignment: The costing variant may not be assigned to the material or the specific valuation area you are working with.
  Costing Type Restrictions: The costing variant may be restricted to certain costing types, and the operation you are trying to perform does not meet those criteria.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings