How To Fix KQ520 - If the costing variant is masked, you must also mask the plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 520

• Message text: If the costing variant is masked, you must also mask the plant

What causes this issue?

You have masked the entry for the costing variant but not the entry for
the plant.

System Response

Masking ensures that <DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost
estimates</> are saved independently of the plant under a unified
structure in the system. The results of all standard cost estimates in
all plants must therefore be saved using the same
<DS:GLOS.cost_component_structure>cost component structure</>.
The system searches for costing variants for the standard cost estimate
through masked costing variants. A masked entry for the plant must be
assigned to the masked entry found in this way.
This enables cross-plant transfer of existing standard cost estimates
and ensures data structure compatibility
(<DS:GLOS.cost_component_split>cost component splits</>) between
standard cost estimates in different plants.

How to fix this error?

Either mask the entries for both the costing variant and the plant, or
do not mask either entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ520 - If the costing variant is masked, you must also mask the plant ?

  The SAP error message KQ520 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the costing variant in relation to the plant in the system. This error typically arises when you are trying to execute a costing run or perform a related function, and the system requires that both the costing variant and the plant be properly defined and aligned.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The costing variant is set to "masked" (meaning it is not fully defined or is restricted in some way).
  The plant associated with the costing variant is not also masked or defined in a compatible manner.
  
  In SAP, masking is a way to restrict or limit the use of certain configurations to specific plants or other organizational units. If the costing variant is masked, the system expects that the plant must also be masked to ensure consistency in the costing process.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ520 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Verify if the costing variant is indeed masked. If it is, check the settings related to the plant.
  
  
  
  Check Plant Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the plant you are trying to use is also masked or configured correctly in relation to the costing variant.
  You can check the plant settings in the configuration (Transaction code: OX10 for plant settings).
  
  
  
  Align Masking Settings:
  
  If the costing variant is masked, you may need to mask the plant as well. This can be done in the configuration settings where you define the relationship between the costing variant and the plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to costing variants and plant configurations for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error is resolved and that the costing process can proceed without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for materials and products. They can include various settings such as valuation methods, price determination, and more.
  Plants in SAP: A plant is an organizational unit within SAP that represents a physical location where goods are produced or stored. Each plant can have its own settings and configurations.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Configuration of costing variants.
  OX10: Configuration of plants.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP controlling (CO) and product costing.