How To Fix KQ444 - Assign new costing variants to a number range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 444

• Message text: Assign new costing variants to a number range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ444 - Assign new costing variants to a number range ?

  The SAP error message KQ444, which states "Assign new costing variants to a number range," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when there is an issue with the assignment of costing variants to number ranges in the system. This can happen during the configuration of costing variants or when trying to execute certain transactions related to cost planning or product costing.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Assignment: The costing variant you are trying to use has not been assigned to a number range in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the controlling area or the costing variant settings.
  Changes in Costing Variants: If costing variants have been modified or newly created without proper assignments, this error can occur.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ444 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Costing Variants).
  Verify that the costing variant you are trying to use is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variants to Number Ranges:
  
  Use transaction code OKKN (Number Ranges for Costing Variants).
  Here, you can assign the relevant costing variants to the appropriate number ranges.
  Ensure that the number range is active and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the controlling area to ensure that the costing variants are properly assigned and that there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been correctly imported and that no objects are missing.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed guidance on configuring costing variants and number ranges.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKTZ: Costing Variants
  OKKN: Number Ranges for Costing Variants
  OKB9: Define Number Ranges for Costing Variants
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to costing variants and number ranges.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to costing variants and number ranges.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for further investigation or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.