How To Fix AO258 - No plan values exist for combined costs or revenue

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 258

• Message text: No plan values exist for combined costs or revenue

What causes this issue?

There are no plan values for combined costs, nor are there plan values
for revenue. Therefore, the system cannot calculate preinvestment
analysis figures.

System Response

Preinvestment analysis figures are not calculated.

How to fix this error?

Maintain both of the following for the appropriation request variant:
combined costs (IMAP)
revenue (IMAV)
Call the calculation of preinvestment analysis figures again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO258 - No plan values exist for combined costs or revenue ?

  The SAP error message AO258 ("No plan values exist for combined costs or revenue") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with planning and budgeting for cost centers, internal orders, or projects. This error indicates that the system cannot find any planned values for the specified cost or revenue elements in the relevant planning version.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Planning Data: The most common cause is that no planning data has been entered for the relevant cost elements or internal orders in the planning version you are using.
  Incorrect Planning Version: You may be using a planning version that does not have any data or is not the correct version for the analysis you are trying to perform.
  Data Not Activated: If you have recently entered planning data, it may not have been activated or saved properly.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in your report or transaction may not match any existing planning data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Planning Data: Go to the relevant planning transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost centers, KO22 for internal orders) and verify if there are any planned values for the relevant cost elements or orders.
  Use the Correct Planning Version: Ensure that you are using the correct planning version that contains the necessary data. You can check this in the planning transaction or report settings.
  Activate Planning Data: If you have recently entered planning data, ensure that it has been activated. You can do this by going to the planning transaction and checking the status of the data.
  Review Selection Criteria: Double-check the selection criteria in your report or transaction to ensure they align with the available planning data.
  Create Planning Data: If no planning data exists, you may need to create it. Use the appropriate planning transaction to enter the necessary values for the relevant cost elements or internal orders.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KP07 (Cost Center Planning - Change), KO22 (Internal Order Planning), and others depending on your specific needs.
  Planning Versions: Understand how planning versions work in SAP and how to create or modify them.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify planning data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's internal documentation for specific guidelines on planning processes.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the Controlling module for further assistance.