How To Fix KZ141 - Variance settings for plant &/material & ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Variance settings for plant &/material & ignored

What causes this issue?

A variance key was specified for the assigned material in the material
master record.

System Response

The system will ignore the control parameters for variance calculation
that are associated with the variance key from the material master
record.
Variance calculation within the cost object hierarchy uses only the
variance key from the highest cost object node of the hierarchy. This
variance key is defaulted into the highest node of the hierarchy based
on the combination <ZK>cost object category/cost object profile</>, and
can be overwritten.
If you want to calculate variances for the orders (product cost
collectors and manufacturing orders) assigned to the cost object
hierarchy, the Scrap indicator must be selected in the variance key
specified in the highest cost object node.

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 KZ141 - Variance settings for plant &/material & ignored ?

  The SAP error message KZ141, which states "Variance settings for plant &/material & ignored," typically occurs in the context of variance calculation in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Product Costing or Cost Object Controlling. This message indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the variance settings for a specific plant and material are not applicable or have not been properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Variance Configuration: The variance calculation settings for the specific plant and material may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or the cost center master data may not have the necessary settings for variance calculation.
  Inactive Variance Calculation: The variance calculation may be turned off for the specific plant or material.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up to handle variances correctly.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, the system may ignore variance calculations for that period.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Variance Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling > Product Cost Controlling > Variance Calculation and ensure that the settings for the specific plant and material are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data for the relevant material.
  Ensure that the costing view is properly maintained and that the necessary fields for variance calculation are filled out.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it is configured to allow variance calculations.
  
  
  
  Check for Period Closing:
  
  Ensure that the period is open for posting. If the period is closed, you may need to reopen it or wait until the next period.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to variance calculation for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM03 (Display Material Master)
  SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object)
  OKKN (Costing Variants)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to variance settings.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups for shared experiences and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KZ141 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.