How To Fix KA271 - Enter an overhead rate

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (transaction SPRO).
  Under the Controlling section, check the settings for overhead calculation. Ensure that the overhead rates are defined correctly for the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the cost center or internal order to ensure that all necessary fields, including the overhead rate, are filled out correctly.
  If using activity types, ensure that the overhead rates are maintained for those activity types as well.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to overhead calculation and planning to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training for users on how to enter overhead rates and manage cost planning effectively.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning), KSU5 (Internal Order Planning), and OKTZ (Maintain Overhead Rates).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential bug fixes or additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on overhead calculation and cost planning processes.
  
  By addressing the missing overhead rate and ensuring proper configuration and data entry, you should be able to resolve the KA271 error in SAP.