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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 cost estimates before you can delete it.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKKN (Valuation Variants) to review the configuration of the valuation variant.
  Ensure that it is not linked to any active costing versions or other configurations.
  
  
  
  Delete Dependencies:
  
  If there are dependencies, you may need to delete or modify those first. This could involve changing the cost estimates or configurations that reference the valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the valuation variant or related configurations that would prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for any specific configurations that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CKM3N (Display Material Costing) to analyze where the valuation variant is being used.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: Understand how costing variants work in SAP and their relationship with valuation variants.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete valuation variants in your SAP environment.
  
  If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.