How To Fix LR257 - Record &1 has the wrong cost accounting variant

LR257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LR - CATS: Cross-Application Time Sheet

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Record &1 has the wrong cost accounting variant

What causes this issue?

Record number &v1& specifies cost accounting variant &v2& whereas the
data entry profile specifies cost accounting variant &v3&.

System Response

The record has not been processed.

How to fix this error?

You can only post the record using a data entry profile that has
variant &v2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

LR257 - Details

• The SAP error message LR257, which states "Record &1 has the wrong cost accounting variant," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and controlling modules within SAP. This error indicates that there is a mismatch between the cost accounting variant defined in the system and the one that is expected for the specific record or transaction being processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Cost Accounting Variant: The record being processed is associated with a cost accounting variant that does not match the expected variant for the transaction or master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost center settings that lead to this mismatch.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors when creating or modifying records can lead to the assignment of an incorrect cost accounting variant.
  Master Data Issues: The master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be correctly set up with the appropriate cost accounting