How To Fix KQ433 - Costing variant & does not exist -> F4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 433

• Message text: Costing variant & does not exist -> F4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ433 - Costing variant & does not exist -> F4 ?

  The SAP error message KQ433 indicates that the costing variant you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to perform a costing operation, such as creating or changing a material master record, and the system cannot find the specified costing variant.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the costing variant name or code entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) to check if the costing variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the same transaction code.
  
  
  
  Create a New Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is missing, you can create a new one by following these steps:
  
  Navigate to OKKN.
  Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required fields.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the relevant controlling area. You can do this in the configuration settings under Controlling.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the spelling of the costing variant in the transaction where the error occurred. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CKMM: Costing Run
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KQ433 error and successfully use the desired costing variant in your SAP system.