How To Fix KA271 - Enter an overhead rate

KA271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Enter an overhead rate

What causes this issue?

You specified a credit but no surcharge.

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 surcharge.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA271 - Enter an overhead rate ?

  The SAP error message KA271 ("Enter an overhead rate") typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost allocation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with overhead costs in cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that the system expects an overhead rate to be specified, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Rate: The most common cause is that the overhead rate has not been defined for the relevant cost center, internal order, or activity type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the overhead calculation in the controlling area or the specific cost object.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the overhead rate during the planning or allocation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Enter Overhead Rate: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KP06 for cost center planning or KSU5 for internal order planning).
  Ensure that you enter the required overhead rate in the appropriate field.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
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