How To Fix KQ452 - Valuation variant & not suitable for costing variant -> F1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 452

• Message text: Valuation variant & not suitable for costing variant -> F1

What causes this issue?

The valuation variant contains a material valuation including all the
manual cost components. This is not allowed unless the 'Manual cost
components' switch is set in the costing variant. If you have selected
a costing type for which unit costing is valid, as a rule you may not
include manual cost components.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Set the switch 'Manual cost components', or select a suitable
combination of cost element and valuation variant in the costing
variant.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ452 - Valuation variant & not suitable for costing variant -> F1 ?

  The SAP error message KQ452 indicates that there is a mismatch between the valuation variant and the costing variant in the context of product costing. This error typically arises when you are trying to perform a costing run or when you are attempting to create a cost estimate for a material, and the system cannot find a suitable valuation variant for the specified costing variant.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Configuration: The valuation variant defined in the material master or in the costing variant does not match the settings in the controlling area or the configuration settings in the system.
  Missing Valuation Variant: The valuation variant that is required for the costing variant is not defined or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Assignment: The costing variant may not be correctly assigned to the valuation variant in the configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ452 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Valuation Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Verify that the valuation variant you are trying to use is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Use Transaction code: OKKN to check the costing variant settings.
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the correct valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the valuation class and other relevant settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area settings are correctly configured to allow the use of the specified valuation variant and costing variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on the specific settings required for your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test costing run to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKTZ: Valuation Variants
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to valuation and costing variants.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product costing and configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KQ452 error in SAP.