How To Fix KA269 - Overhead & does not exist

KA269 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Overhead & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Overhead &V1& does not exist.

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?

Create an overhead under the name &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA269 - Overhead & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KA269 typically indicates that there is an issue with the overhead calculation in the Controlling (CO) module, specifically related to cost centers or internal orders. The message "Overhead & does not exist" suggests that the system is unable to find the overhead rates or definitions that are required for the calculation.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Rates: The overhead rates for the specified cost center or internal order may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for overhead calculation may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The relevant master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may not be properly maintained or may be inactive.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, it may prevent the system from accessing the necessary data for overhead calculation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Overhead Rates:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OKTZ (Overhead Rates) to verify if the overhead rates are defined for the