How To Fix KV193 - Product cost collector does not allow processing in tgt cost vers &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 193

• Message text: Product cost collector does not allow processing in tgt cost vers &1

What causes this issue?

The product cost collector is only intended for APO confirmations. In
this scenario, variances can only be calculated with
<DS:GLOS.3526B760AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>target cost version</> 0.
Preliminary cost estimates of such product cost collectors cannot be
used in period-end closing.

System Response

No variances are calculated for other target cost versions.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV193 - Product cost collector does not allow processing in tgt cost vers &1 ?

  The SAP error message KV193, which states "Product cost collector does not allow processing in tgt cost vers &1," typically occurs in the context of product costing and cost controlling in SAP. This error indicates that the product cost collector is not set up to allow processing in the specified target cost version.
  Cause:
  
  Cost Version Configuration: The target cost version (&1) may not be configured correctly in the system. It could be that the cost version is not active or not allowed for the product cost collector.
  Costing Variant Settings: The costing variant associated with the product cost collector may not be set up to allow the processing of the specified cost version.
  Product Cost Collector Status: The product cost collector may be in a status that does not permit further processing, such as being locked or not released.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the user from processing in the specified cost version.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Cost Version Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for cost versions in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the target cost version is active and properly configured for use with product cost collectors.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Settings:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKTZ) to ensure that the target cost version is included and allowed for the product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Verify Product Cost Collector Status:
  
  Check the status of the product cost collector (Transaction code: COV2) to ensure it is not locked or in a status that prevents processing.
  If necessary, release or unlock the product cost collector.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to process in the specified cost version. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional insights on product cost collectors and cost version settings.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  COV2: Display Product Cost Collector
  OKKN: Maintain Cost Versions
  OKTZ: Maintain Costing Variants
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Costing in SAP: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of product costing, cost collectors, and cost versions in SAP to better understand the context of the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.