How To Fix KQ436 - Costing type & in costing variant &: Deletion not allowed

KQ436 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 436

• Message text: Costing type & in costing variant &: Deletion not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ436 - Costing type & in costing variant &: Deletion not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KQ436 indicates that there is an issue with the costing type in the specified costing variant. Specifically, it states that deletion is not allowed for the costing type in question. This error typically arises in the context of product costing or cost object controlling when trying to delete or modify a costing type that is not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Costing Type Configuration: The costing type you are trying to delete or modify is likely configured in a way that does not allow for deletion. This could be due to settings in the costing variant or the overall configuration of the costing type.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like cost estimates, material master records, etc.) that prevent the deletion of the costing type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion or modification of the costing type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the