How To Fix KV208 - Target cost version & invalid

KV208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Target cost version & invalid

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost version</> selected for
<DS:GLOS.variance_calculation>variance calculation</> is invalid.

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?

Enter another target cost version, or go into Customizing and change
target cost version &v1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV208 - Target cost version & invalid ?

  The SAP error message KV208 "Target cost version & invalid" typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost management within SAP, particularly when dealing with cost planning and target costing. This error indicates that the target cost version specified in the transaction or process is not valid or does not exist in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Target Cost Version: The target cost version specified may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost versions may not be set up correctly in the controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified target cost version.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a typographical error in the target cost version entered in the transaction.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Target Cost Version:
  
  Verify that the target cost version you are trying to use is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating