How To Fix KV234 - Valuation variant & for WIP and scrap not found

KV234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: Valuation variant & for WIP and scrap not found

What causes this issue?

The <ZH>valuation variant for WIP at target costs and scrap</> was not
found.

System Response

The system does not perform the valuation.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries in the <LS>valuation variant for WIP and scrap</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV234 - Valuation variant & for WIP and scrap not found ?

  The SAP error message KV234, which indicates that the valuation variant for Work in Progress (WIP) and scrap is not found, typically arises in the context of controlling and financial accounting, particularly when dealing with product costing and inventory valuation.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Valuation Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find a valuation variant that is defined for the specific scenario involving WIP and scrap. Valuation variants are used to determine how costs are calculated and allocated in various scenarios.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling (CO) module, particularly in the settings for product costing or WIP calculation.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the appropriate valuation variant.
  
  
  Missing Settings in Costing Variant: The costing variant used for the product may not have the necessary settings for WIP and