How To Fix VT381 - The costing variant is not valid for this costing method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VT - Vertriebstabellen

• Message number: 381

• Message text: The costing variant is not valid for this costing method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VT381 - The costing variant is not valid for this costing method ?

  The SAP error message VT381, which states "The costing variant is not valid for this costing method," typically occurs in the context of product costing or material valuation in SAP. This error indicates that the costing variant you are trying to use is not compatible with the costing method defined for the material or product.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Costing Variant: The costing variant you are using may not be set up to work with the specific costing method (e.g., standard costing, moving average, etc.) that is assigned to the material.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the costing variant settings or the costing method settings in the system.
  Missing Assignments: The costing variant may not be assigned to the appropriate costing method in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up, leading to a mismatch between the costing variant and the costing method.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Variant Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for costing variants (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the costing variant you are using is correctly configured and assigned to the appropriate costing method.
  
  
  
  Verify Costing Method:
  
  Check the costing method assigned to the material in the material master (Transaction code: MM03).
  Ensure that the costing method is compatible with the costing variant you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master Data:
  
  Open the material master record and verify the costing-related fields.
  Ensure that the costing type and valuation class are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Variant to Costing Method:
  
  If the costing variant is not assigned to the costing method, you may need to do this in the configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to costing variants and methods for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, perform a test run to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Variants Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing variants and methods.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to costing variants and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VT381 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.