How To Fix KA244 - Costing sheet & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 244

• Message text: Costing sheet & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The costing sheets must exist before you can enter them into
table TKSA0.

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?

Please check your input and, if necessary, maintain the desired costing
sheet and the dependent data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA244 - Costing sheet & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KA244, which states "Costing sheet & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a cost estimate in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified costing sheet in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Sheet: The most common cause is that the costing sheet specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not have been properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may reference a costing sheet that is not available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing sheet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKKN (Costing Sheet) to check if the costing sheet exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new costing sheet or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create/Modify Costing Sheet:
  
  If you need to create a new costing sheet, ensure that you define all necessary parameters, such as overhead rates, cost components, etc.
  If modifying, ensure that the costing sheet is correctly set up and saved.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to check the material master data and ensure that the correct costing sheet is assigned to the relevant materials.
  
  
  
  Check for Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing sheet. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKKN: Costing Sheet Configuration
  MM03: Display Material Master
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing sheets.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA244 error and ensure that the costing sheet is correctly configured and accessible in your SAP system.