How To Fix 61649 - Overhead key could not be determined (check costin variant)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 649

• Message text: Overhead key could not be determined (check costin variant)

What causes this issue?

This exception message may occur for one of the following reasons:
the overhead key could not be determined from the costing variant

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

the overhead key entered in transfer structure PKOSA, does not
correspond to the calculation procedure
the overhead key was entered in the transfer structure, but the
calculation procedure was not entered. It does not make sense to enter
an overhead key without entering a calculation procedure.
the calculation procedure entered in the transfer structure is not
defined in Table T683

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61649 - Overhead key could not be determined (check costin variant) ?

  The SAP error message 61649, "Overhead key could not be determined (check costing variant)," typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid overhead key for the cost calculation based on the costing variant specified.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Overhead Key: The overhead key may not be defined in the system for the specific costing variant you are using.
  Incorrect Costing Variant: The costing variant may not be set up correctly or may not be assigned to the relevant cost object.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or in the cost element settings.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other relevant master data may not have the necessary information for overhead calculation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Overhead Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing variant (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Ensure that the overhead key is defined and correctly assigned to the costing variant you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Variant Settings:
  
  Verify that the costing variant is correctly set up and that it includes the necessary parameters for overhead calculation.
  Check if the costing variant is assigned to the relevant controlling area.
  
  
  
  Validate Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the necessary costing information is maintained.
  Ensure that the relevant cost elements are defined and active.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to product costing and overhead calculation for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Variants:
  
  If possible, try using a different costing variant to see if the error persists. This can help isolate whether the issue is specific to a particular variant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Variants: These are used to define how costs are calculated in SAP. They include settings for overhead calculation, valuation methods, and more.
  Overhead Calculation: This involves determining the indirect costs associated with production, which are allocated to cost objects based on predefined keys.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKKN (Costing Variants), CK11N (Create Material Cost Estimate), and CK40N (Mass Change of Cost Estimates) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the SAP error message 61649.