How To Fix KQ463 - Valuation variant & in costing version &: cannot delete

KQ463 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Valuation variant & in costing version &: cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ463 - Valuation variant & in costing version &: cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ463 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation variant in the costing version you are trying to delete. This error typically arises when the valuation variant is being used in a way that prevents its deletion, such as being assigned to a cost estimate or being referenced in other configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The valuation variant is currently assigned to one or more cost estimates or is being used in other configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects in the system that prevent the deletion of the valuation variant.
  System Settings: The valuation variant might be part of a configuration that is locked or restricted from changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Go to the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) and check if the valuation variant is being used in any cost estimates.
  If it is, you will need to remove it from those