How To Fix KQ482 - Costing type & in costing variant & not suitable for order planning

KQ482 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 482

• Message text: Costing type & in costing variant & not suitable for order planning

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ482 - Costing type & in costing variant & not suitable for order planning ?

  The SAP error message KQ482 indicates that the costing type specified in the costing variant is not suitable for order planning. This error typically arises during the process of cost planning or when trying to execute a cost estimate for an order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Costing Type Configuration: The costing type defined in the costing variant may not be configured to allow for order planning. This can happen if the costing type is set up for a different purpose (e.g., standard costing, actual costing) that does not align with the requirements for order planning.
  
  
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant itself may not be properly configured to include the necessary costing types for the specific order type you are working with.
  
  
  Order Type: The order type you are trying to use may not be compatible with the costing type defined in the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing type in