How To Fix KV018 - Enter at least one target cost version

KV018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Enter at least one target cost version

What causes this issue?

You have not entered a <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost
version</>.

System Response

The system does not <DS:GLOS.variance_calculation>calculate the
variances</>.

How to fix this error?

Enter at least one target cost version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV018 - Enter at least one target cost version ?

  The SAP error message KV018, which states "Enter at least one target cost version," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost version management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires at least one target cost version to be specified for the operation you are trying to perform, such as creating or updating cost estimates or planning data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Cost Version: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified any target cost version in the relevant transaction or screen.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the controlling (CO) module that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for a target cost version not being met.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required information or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter a Target Cost Version: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred