How To Fix KA277 - The definitions are incomplete

KA277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 277

• Message text: The definitions are incomplete

What causes this issue?

The costing sheet contains names for calculation bases, overhead, or
credits that have not been defined.

System Response

The calculation will be incomplete or incorrect.

How to fix this error?

Define the missing objects. You have the following options:
In the overhead configuration menu, choose "Calculation base",
"Overhead" or "Credit" and define the missing records.
In the costing sheet maintenance function, select the keys for
calculation base, overhead, or credit directly in the costing sheet to
define the missing records.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA277 - The definitions are incomplete ?

  The SAP error message KA277 ("The definitions are incomplete") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects. This error indicates that there are missing or incomplete definitions for the relevant master data or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Incomplete Master Data: The cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects may not have been fully defined. This could include missing attributes, such as the controlling area, validity dates, or other required fields.
  Missing Configuration: The configuration settings for the controlling area or other related settings may not be properly set up. This can include missing assignment of cost elements or cost centers to the controlling area.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or edit the required data, leading to incomplete definitions being displayed.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data due to previous changes