How To Fix KA216 - No costing sheet entered in master record. Please enter one.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 216

• Message text: No costing sheet entered in master record. Please enter one.

What causes this issue?

Overhead could not be calculated because no costing sheet is defined in
the WBS element.
At the time the project or WBS element was created, the project profile
did not contain a default costing sheet.

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?

Enter a costing sheet in the profile data of the PSP element.

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Have your system administrator or another authorized person enter a
costing sheet in the project profile for future projects.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA216 - No costing sheet entered in master record. Please enter one. ?

  The SAP error message KA216 ("No costing sheet entered in master record. Please enter one.") typically occurs in the context of product costing in SAP, particularly when dealing with cost estimates for materials or production. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a costing sheet associated with the material or cost object you are trying to work with.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the material master record or the cost object (like a production order or a cost center) does not have a costing sheet assigned to it. The costing sheet is essential for determining how costs are calculated and allocated in the costing process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that a costing sheet is assigned to the relevant master record. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Material Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to change the material master record.
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting view).
  
  
  
  Assign a Costing Sheet:
  
  Navigate to the "Costing" or "Costing 1" tab (the exact tab may vary based on your SAP version).
  Look for the field labeled "Costing Sheet" or similar.
  Enter the appropriate costing sheet that you want to assign to this material.
  
  
  
  Save the Changes:
  
  After entering the costing sheet, save the changes to the material master record.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  If you do not have a costing sheet available, you may need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings under the controlling module (CO).
  Use transaction code OKKN to create or modify costing sheets.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Costing Process:
  
  After assigning the costing sheet, try to re-run the costing process or transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: Costing sheets define how costs are calculated and can include various parameters such as overhead rates, cost elements, and more.
  Material Master Views: Ensure that you are familiar with the different views of the material master, as the costing sheet is typically found in the accounting-related views.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master and costing sheets.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP guidelines for specific details on how costing sheets are structured and used in your environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA216 error and successfully proceed with your costing activities in SAP.