How To Fix RM104 - Costing variant & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RM - Messages for Repetitive Manufacturing

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Costing variant & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RM104 - Costing variant & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RM104 typically indicates that the costing variant specified in a transaction does not exist in the system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as during the execution of a costing run, when trying to create or change a material master, or when performing other cost-related activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Variant: The costing variant you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing variant may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing variant.
  Incorrect Input: The costing variant may have been incorrectly entered in the transaction.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variants:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Variants) to check if the costing variant exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the same transaction code.
  
  
  
  Create a New Costing Variant:
  
  If the costing variant is missing, you can create a new one by following these steps:
  
  Go to transaction OKKN.
  Click on "New Entries" and fill in the required fields (like costing variant name, description, etc.).
  Save your entries.
  
  
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant is properly configured with all necessary settings, such as valuation methods, costing types, and other relevant parameters.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the costing variant. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Correct Input:
  
  Double-check the input in the transaction where the error occurred to ensure that the costing variant is entered correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Material Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Costing Run
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on costing variants and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to costing variants.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional assistance.