How To Fix KQ526 - 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: 526

• Message text: Costing variant & not suitable for confirmation

What causes this issue?

The costing variant you entered as a default value for confirmation is
used for a different purpose than is specified by its costing type and
valuation variant.
The following parameters are defined in the costing type:
The reference object is the object to which the cost estimate refers
(such as a material, a base planning object, or a production order).
This parameter is set implicitly when you access Customizing.
The indicator selected under <LS>Update of order value</> determines
whether the costing type is used to calculate planned costs or actual
costs. These indicators can only be maintained in Customizing for
production orders.
The valuation variant used by the costing variant for actuals should
fulfill the following condition:
In the <LS>Strategy sequence for internal activity</>, no strategy that
uses averaging of activity prices has priority 1.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use F4 to choose another costing variant, or define a new costing
variant with a suitable costing type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ526 - Costing variant & not suitable for confirmation ?

  The SAP error message KQ526, which states that the "Costing variant & not suitable for confirmation," typically occurs in the context of production order confirmations in SAP. This error indicates that the costing variant assigned to the production order is not configured to allow confirmations. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Costing Variant Configuration: The costing variant assigned to the production order may not be set up to allow confirmations. This can happen if the costing variant is configured for a different purpose or if it lacks the necessary settings for confirmation processes.
  Production Order Type: The type of production order may not be compatible with the costing variant being used.
  Missing Settings: There may be missing settings in the controlling area or in the configuration of the costing variant itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Settings:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant is set up to allow confirmations. Look for settings related to "Allow Confirmations" or similar options.
  
  
  
  Review Production Order Type:
  
  Check the production order type being used and ensure it is compatible with the costing variant. You can do this by reviewing the configuration for the order type (Transaction code: OPL8).
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the costing variant is not suitable, consider creating a new costing variant that is configured to allow confirmations or modify the existing one to include the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants and production order confirmations for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the confirmation process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Configuration of Costing Variants
  OPL8: Configuration of Production Order Types
  CO02: Change Production Order (to test confirmations)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights into configuration best practices.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the confirmation has the necessary authorizations to perform the action.
  
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Controlling (CO) and Production Planning (PP) modules.