How To Fix KV036 - Variance key & not defined

KV036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Variance key & not defined

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.variance_key>variance key</> specified in the order does
not exist in the system.

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?

Do <ZH>one</> of the following:
Go into the order master and assign the order to a valid variance key.
Go into Customizing and define variance key &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV036 - Variance key & not defined ?

  The SAP error message KV036, which states "Variance key & not defined," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when a variance key is not properly defined in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as when trying to post a variance or when running reports that require a variance key.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variance Key: The most common cause is that the variance key specified in the transaction or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variance key may not have been set up correctly in the controlling area or may not be assigned to the relevant cost elements or cost centers.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the variance key entered in the transaction.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variance key.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variance Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction