How To Fix KQ518 - Costing Variant &1: Costing Type &2 Does Not Exist

KQ518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Costing Variant &1: Costing Type &2 Does Not Exist

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526B71FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>costing type </> in the
<DS:GLOS.3526B726AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>costing variant</> does not
exist, or the data is inconsistent.
&what_to_do&
If there is no costing type, create one.
In the case of a data inconsistence, the costing type exists; however
it can not be assigned to the costing variant due to varied reference
objects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ518 - Costing Variant &1: Costing Type &2 Does Not Exist ?

  The SAP error message KQ518 indicates that there is an issue with the costing variant and costing type configuration in the system. Specifically, it means that the system is unable to find the specified costing type associated with the given costing variant. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Type: The costing type specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to incorrect configuration or the costing type not being created.
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant being used may not be correctly configured to reference the specified costing type.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the costing variant or costing type being referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing type or variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to