How To Fix KV038 - Variance variant & not allowed

KV038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Variance variant & not allowed

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.variance_variant>variance variant</> assigned to the
<DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost version</> is not allowed.

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?

Go into Customizing and change variance variant &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV038 - Variance variant & not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KV038 ("Variance variant & not allowed") typically occurs in the context of controlling and profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with the variance variant configuration or usage in the system. This error indicates that the variance variant you are trying to use is not permitted for the operation you are attempting to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Variance Variant Configuration: The variance variant may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Incompatible Settings: The variance variant may not be compatible with the specific type of transaction or report you are trying to execute.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to use the specified variance variant.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, profit centers, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly set up, leading to the error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variance Variant Configuration:
  
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