How To Fix KQ403 - Select currency control for unit costing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Select currency control for unit costing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ403 - Select currency control for unit costing ?

  The SAP error message KQ403, which states "Select currency control for unit costing," typically occurs in the context of product costing and unit costing in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific currency control setting for the unit costing process, but it has not been configured correctly.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The currency control settings for the relevant controlling area or company code may not be set up properly.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or cost object may not have the necessary currency settings defined.
  Inconsistent Currency Settings: There may be inconsistencies between the currency settings in the controlling area and the company code.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ403 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Currency Control Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Cost Element Accounting > Master Data > Define Currency Control.
  Ensure that the currency control is defined for the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material master data.
  Check the accounting view and ensure that the currency settings are correct and consistent with the controlling area.
  
  
  
  Verify Company Code Settings:
  
  Check the company code settings to ensure that the currency is correctly defined.
  Use transaction code OX02 to review the company code settings.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured to handle the currency settings.
  You can check this in the configuration under Product Costing > Costing Variants.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SPRO (Configuration)
  MM03 (Material Master Display)
  OX02 (Company Code Configuration)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the configuration settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KQ403 error in SAP. If the problem continues, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team for more in-depth troubleshooting.