How To Fix KV612 - Variance variant missing from tgt cost version & in CO area &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 612

• Message text: Variance variant missing from tgt cost version & in CO area &

What causes this issue?

For <DS:DE.CO_STEP_4>variance calculation</>, the system needs a
<DS:DE.AWVRS>target cost version</> in which a <DS:DE.AWVAR>variance
variant</> was maintained. A variance variant is not defined in target
cost version &v1& in controlling area &v2&.

System Response

Processing is canceled.

How to fix this error?

To maintain a variance variant in a target cost version:
Go to the maintenance of the target cost version.
Enter a variance variant in the detail screen of target cost version
&v1& in controlling area &v2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV612 - Variance variant missing from tgt cost version & in CO area & ?

  The SAP error message KV612 indicates that there is a missing variance variant in the target cost version for a specific controlling area. This error typically arises during the execution of variance calculation or reporting processes in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or product costing.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Variance Variant: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find the specified variance variant in the target cost version for the controlling area. This can happen if:
  
  The variance variant has not been defined in the target cost version.
  The variance variant is incorrectly configured or has been deleted.
  The controlling area or cost version being used does not have the necessary settings.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the cost version settings that prevent the system from recognizing the variance variant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KV612 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Variance Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for variance variants in SAP. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Variance Variants.
  
  
  Ensure that the required variance variant is defined and correctly configured for the target cost version.
  
  
  
  Verify Target Cost Version:
  
  Check the target cost version settings to ensure that it includes the necessary variance variant. You can do this by navigating to:
  
  SPRO ? Controlling ? Product Cost Controlling ? Cost Object Controlling ? Define Target Cost Versions.
  
  
  Make sure that the variance variant is assigned to the correct cost version.
  
  
  
  Check Controlling Area Settings:
  
  Ensure that the controlling area is correctly set up and that it is linked to the appropriate cost version and variance variant.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for cost centers, internal orders, or any other relevant objects to ensure that they are correctly assigned to the controlling area and cost version.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the variance calculation or reporting process to ensure that the error has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OKBT (for variance calculation) or KKS1 (for actual costing) to access relevant functions.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring variance variants and cost versions.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the KV612 error in your SAP system.