How To Fix KQ485 - Valuation variant & 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: 485

• Message text: Valuation variant & in costing variant & not suitable for confirmation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ485 - Valuation variant & in costing variant & not suitable for confirmation ?

  The SAP error message KQ485 indicates that there is an issue with the valuation variant and costing variant configuration in the context of production order confirmations. This error typically arises when the system cannot find a suitable valuation variant for the costing variant specified in the production order.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issues: The valuation variant defined in the costing variant may not be compatible with the production order or the material being processed.
  Missing Valuation Variant: The valuation variant may not be defined in the costing variant settings.
  Incorrect Assignment: The costing variant may not be correctly assigned to the relevant production order or material.
  Material Master Settings: The material master may not have the correct settings for the valuation variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the valuation variant is correctly assigned to the costing variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Valuation Variant:
  
  Check the valuation variant settings (Transaction code: OKEQ).
  Ensure that the valuation variant includes the necessary components and is suitable for the type of confirmation you are trying to perform.
  
  
  
  Material Master Review:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) for the material in question.
  Ensure that the costing view is properly maintained and that the valuation class is correctly assigned.
  
  
  
  Production Order Settings:
  
  Review the production order settings to ensure that the costing variant is correctly assigned.
  Check if the production order is in a status that allows for confirmation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on valuation variants and costing variants.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the confirmation process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OKEQ: Valuation Variants
  MM03: Material Master Display
  CO02: Change Production Order
  CO11N: Confirm Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the actions related to costing and confirmations.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KQ485 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.