How To Fix KQ502 - Valuation variant & used by product cost estimates. Cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Valuation variant & used by product cost estimates. Cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ502 - Valuation variant & used by product cost estimates. Cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ502 indicates that a valuation variant is being used in product cost estimates and therefore cannot be deleted. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a valuation variant that is still linked to existing cost estimates or other configurations in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The valuation variant you are trying to delete is actively used in one or more product cost estimates.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations, such as cost component structures or costing variants.
  System Integrity: SAP prevents the deletion of objects that are still in use to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Use transaction code CK13N (Display Material Cost Estimate) to check if the valuation variant is being used in any existing cost estimates.
  If it is in use, you will need to either delete or change those cost estimates before you can delete the valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Delete Cost Estimates:
  
  If you find that the valuation variant is linked to cost estimates, you can delete those estimates using transaction code CK40N (Change Cost Estimates) or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Review Configurations:
  
  Check if the valuation variant is linked to any cost component structures or costing variants. You can do this in the configuration settings under Controlling (CO) > Product Cost Controlling > Cost Object Controlling > Valuation.
  
  
  
  Remove Links:
  
  If the valuation variant is linked to any other configurations, you will need to remove those links before attempting to delete the valuation variant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like OKB9 (Valuation Variants) to view and manage valuation variants.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Valuation Variants: These are used in product costing to determine how costs are calculated and assigned to products.
  Cost Estimates: These are calculations of the expected costs associated with producing a product, which can be influenced by various factors including the valuation variant.
  SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KQ502 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.