How To Fix KQ470 - Changing a costing type -> F1

KQ470 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Changing a costing type -> F1

What causes this issue?

You are trying to change the costing type of a costing variant.

System Response

When saving, the system checks whether you have already saved cost
estimates using this costing variant. If you have, then you cannot
change the costing type.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ470 - Changing a costing type -> F1 ?

  The SAP error message KQ470 typically occurs when there is an issue related to changing a costing type in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation or modification of cost estimates or when trying to change the costing type for a material or product.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KQ470 indicates that there is a restriction or inconsistency preventing the change of the costing type. Common causes include:
  
  Locked Costing Type: The costing type you are trying to change may be locked or not allowed to be modified due to system settings or status.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other cost objects that prevent the change.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to change the costing type.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved before the change can be made.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ470 error, you can