How To Fix CO863 - The order has no planned costs

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CO - PPC order processing messages

• Message number: 863

• Message text: The order has no planned costs

What causes this issue?

The order does not have any planned costs. The following are possible
explanations:
The planned costs were not calculated.
The order is assigned to a product cost collector and is therefore not
automatically costed.
Planned cost calculations are not permitted for the order type in
Customizing.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

You can check whether planned costs are to be calculated at all for the
order on the detail screen <ZH>master data</> of the order header.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CO863 - The order has no planned costs ?

  The SAP error message CO863 ("The order has no planned costs") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform an action on a production order, internal order, or project that requires planned costs, but the system indicates that there are none available. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  No Cost Planning: The order has not been subjected to cost planning, meaning that no planned costs have been entered or calculated for it.
  Order Status: The order may be in a status that does not allow for cost planning or has not been released for planning.
  Cost Elements: There may be no cost elements assigned to the order, which are necessary for calculating planned costs.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, activity types, or internal orders) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings in the controlling area or order type may not allow for planned costs to be generated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Order Status: Ensure that the order is in a status that allows for cost planning. If it is not released, you may need to release it.
  Perform Cost Planning: Use transaction codes like KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KPF6 (Activity Type Planning) to enter planned costs for the order.
  Review Master Data: Verify that all necessary master data is correctly set up and assigned to the order. This includes checking cost centers, activity types, and any other relevant data.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Order) to check the order details and ensure that all necessary information is filled in.
  Check Configuration: Consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the controlling area and order type settings allow for planned costs to be generated.
  Recreate the Order: If the order is not critical, consider deleting and recreating it with the correct settings and planned costs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CO01 (Create Order), CO02 (Change Order), and CO03 (Display Order) for managing orders.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or your organization's SAP documentation for detailed guidance on cost planning and order management.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform cost planning and manage orders in SAP.
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CO863 error and implement a solution to resolve it.