How To Fix K/816 - No costing keys could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 816

• Message text: No costing keys could be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/816 - No costing keys could be found ?

  The SAP error message K/816 "No costing keys could be found" typically occurs in the context of cost accounting, particularly when dealing with cost estimates or when trying to perform a cost calculation for a material or a production order. This error indicates that the system could not find any costing keys that are necessary for the calculation of costs.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Costing Keys: The most common cause is that the costing keys have not been defined in the system for the relevant material or cost object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost estimation may not be set up correctly, leading to the inability to find the necessary costing keys.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other related master data may not have the required costing information or may be incomplete.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be properly configured or may not include the necessary costing keys.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing keys.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Define Costing Keys: Check if the costing keys are defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (Transaction code: OKTZ for costing keys).
  Check Costing Variant: Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured and includes the necessary costing keys. You can check this in the configuration settings (Transaction code: OKKN).
  Review Master Data: Verify that the material master data is complete and contains the necessary costing information. You can check this using Transaction code: MM03.
  Update Configuration: If the costing keys are missing or incorrectly configured, you may need to update the configuration settings to include the necessary keys.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing keys and perform cost calculations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OKTZ: Maintain Costing Keys
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Variants
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on cost accounting and costing keys.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and cost accounting.