How To Fix KV235 - Specify a valuation variant or set the default flag

KV235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Specify a valuation variant or set the default flag

What causes this issue?

The system is supplying the interface parameters incorrectly.

System Response

The system does not execute the transaction correctly.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV235 - Specify a valuation variant or set the default flag ?

  The SAP error message KV235, which states "Specify a valuation variant or set the default flag," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with product costing or material valuation. This error indicates that the system requires a valuation variant to be specified for the costing process, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Valuation Variant: The valuation variant is not specified in the configuration or during the transaction.
  Default Flag Not Set: The default flag for the valuation variant is not activated, meaning the system does not know which valuation variant to use by default.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to product costing or material valuation in the controlling area.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KV235 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Specify a Valuation Variant:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurs (e.g., during product costing).
  Look for a field where you