How To Fix KA263 - Enter either a calculation base or an overhead rate

KA263 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 263

• Message text: Enter either a calculation base or an overhead rate

What causes this issue?

You entered both a calculation base and an overhead in one line.
This is not permitted.

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?

Delete either the calculation base or the overhead.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA263 - Enter either a calculation base or an overhead rate ?

  The SAP error message KA263 ("Enter either a calculation base or an overhead rate") typically occurs in the context of cost planning or overhead calculation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when working with cost centers, internal orders, or product costing.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you are trying to create or modify an overhead calculation or cost planning entry, but you have not provided the necessary information. Specifically, the system requires either:
  
  A calculation base (which could be a cost element, quantity, or some other metric that serves as the basis for the overhead calculation).
  An overhead rate (which is the percentage or fixed amount that will be applied to the calculation base).
  
  If neither of these is provided, the system cannot proceed with the calculation, leading to the error message.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should ensure that you provide the required information. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
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