How To Fix KQ484 - Costing type in costing variant not suitable for confirmation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Costing type in costing variant not suitable for confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ484 - Costing type in costing variant not suitable for confirmation ?

  The SAP error message KQ484, which states "Costing type in costing variant not suitable for confirmation," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations or when dealing with cost accounting in SAP. This error indicates that the costing type defined in the costing variant is not appropriate for the confirmation process you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant used in the production order may not be configured to allow confirmations. This can happen if the costing type associated with the variant is not set up for the type of confirmation you are attempting (e.g., production order confirmation).
  
  
  Costing Type Settings: The costing type defined in the costing variant may not be compatible with the confirmation process. For example, it may be set to a type that does not allow for actual costing or is not intended for the type of order you are working with.
  
  
  Order Type: The order type of the production order may not be compatible with the costing type defined in the costing variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Verify that the costing type is correctly set up for the intended use, particularly for confirmations.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Type:
  
  Check the settings of the costing type associated with the costing variant (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that the costing type allows for the type of confirmation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Adjust Order Type Settings:
  
  If the order type is causing the issue, you may need to adjust the settings for that order type to ensure compatibility with the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to costing variants and order confirmations to ensure that all settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test confirmation to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Configuration of costing variants.
  OKTZ: Configuration of costing types.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user performing the confirmation has the necessary authorizations to execute the confirmation process.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KQ484 error in SAP.