How To Fix KV408 - Target cost version & not allowed for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Target cost version & not allowed for & &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate variances for a
<DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product cost collector</>. However, you
can only calculate variances for the product cost collector with the
following <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost versions</>:
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>Standard cost estimate</> at actual
costs (target cost version 0)
<DS:GLOS.preliminary_costing>Preliminary cost estimate</> for product
cost collector at actual costs (target cost version 1)
Alternative <DS:GLOS.material_cost_estimate>material cost estimate</>
at actual costs (target cost version 3)

System Response

No variances can be calculated with target cost version &V1&.

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 KV408 - Target cost version & not allowed for & & ?

  The SAP error message KV408 ("Target cost version & not allowed for & &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing. This error indicates that the target cost version specified in your transaction is not allowed for the particular material or cost object you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Target Cost Version: The target cost version you are trying to use is not defined or not allowed for the specific material or cost object.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area or the material master may not allow the use of the specified target cost version.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified target cost version.
  
  Solution:
  
  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 to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Review Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up to allow the use of the target cost version. Check the costing views and ensure that the target cost version is assigned.
  Configuration Settings: Go to the configuration settings in the controlling area (Transaction SPRO) and check the settings for target cost versions. Ensure that the version you are trying to use is allowed for the relevant cost objects.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the target cost version. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on target cost versions and their configuration.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) or CK40N (Costing Run) to work with cost estimates and target cost versions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific configuration and setup.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KV408 error and implement a solution to resolve it.