How To Fix KV636 - The target cost version you entered does not exist

KV636 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 636

• Message text: The target cost version you entered does not exist

What causes this issue?

The target cost version you selected is not valid.

System Response

No processing.

How to fix this error?

Select a valid target cost version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV636 - The target cost version you entered does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KV636, which states "The target cost version you entered does not exist," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost version management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified cost version that you are trying to use for a particular transaction or process.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Cost Version: The cost version you are trying to access has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Version Number: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the cost version number you are trying to use.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or use the specified cost version.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, the cost version may not have been properly transferred or set up.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area may not be set up correctly to