How To Fix K8140 - The price for resource &1 is not defined in periods &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 140

• Message text: The price for resource &1 is not defined in periods &2 &3

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine the resource price.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the resource price has been correctly maintained, or
whether inconsistencies exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8140 - The price for resource &1 is not defined in periods &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message K8140 indicates that there is a missing price definition for a specific resource in the specified periods. This error typically occurs in the context of cost planning or internal order management when the system attempts to calculate costs based on resource prices that have not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Price Definition: The primary cause of this error is that the price for the specified resource (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or activity type) has not been defined for the periods indicated in the error message.
  Incorrect Periods: The periods specified may not align with the periods for which the price is defined.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be typographical errors or incorrect entries in the resource master data or planning data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Prices:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for maintaining prices for resources. This could be done in the following ways:
  
  For activity types, use transaction code KP26 (Change Activity Type Prices).
  For cost centers, use transaction code KP26 or KP27 (depending on whether you are changing or displaying).
  For internal orders, use transaction code KOB1 to check the order and ensure that the prices are set correctly.
  
  
  Enter the missing price for the resource for the specified periods.
  
  
  
  Check Periods:
  
  Ensure that the periods you are working with are correct and that they match the periods for which the prices are defined.
  If necessary, adjust the planning or the periods to ensure consistency.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the resource to ensure that all necessary information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the resource is active and available for the periods in question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to cost planning and resource pricing for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, re-run the transaction or process that generated the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KP26, KP27, KOB1, KSV5 (for planning).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to pricing or cost planning.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to resource pricing and master data.
  Consulting with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the correct pricing or periods, consult with colleagues or a supervisor who may have more experience with the specific resource or planning process.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the K8140 error and ensure that the necessary price definitions are in place for your resources.