How To Fix KV255 - No costing variant for planned costs in order

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 255

• Message text: No costing variant for planned costs in order

What causes this issue?

The system could not find a costing variant for the planned costs for
the order, so it was not possible to calculate the order's planned
costs.
This means that it was not possible to calculate the scrap variances on
the basis of the planned costs of the order, nor was it possible to
calculate the target costs on the basis of the planned costs of the
order.

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?

If you want to use the planned costs as a basis for valuation, assign
to the order a costing variant for the planned costs.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV255 - No costing variant for planned costs in order ?

  The SAP error message KV255 "No costing variant for planned costs in order" typically occurs when you are trying to perform a costing operation (like planning or settlement) on an order, but the system cannot find a valid costing variant associated with the order. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant that should be used for the order is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Order Type: The order type may not be configured to use a costing variant.
  Configuration Issues: The costing variant may not be assigned to the relevant controlling area or may not be properly configured.
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: OKKN) and verify that the costing variant is defined and properly configured for the relevant controlling area.
  Ensure that the costing variant is assigned to the order type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant to Order Type:
  
  If the costing variant is missing for the order type, you can assign it in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OPL8).
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings:
  
  Check the settings for the specific order type in the configuration (Transaction code: OPL1) to ensure that it is set up to use the correct costing variant.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that all necessary master data is correctly set up and that the relevant cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders are available.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant and perform the required operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on costing variants and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  OPL1: Order Type Configuration
  OPL8: Assign Costing Variants to Order Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants and error KV255.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the KV255 error message in SAP. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.