How To Fix KA293 - Calculation base & is still used in costing sheet &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 293

• Message text: Calculation base & is still used in costing sheet &

What causes this issue?

Calculation base &V1& is still being used in costing sheet &V2&.

System Response

It cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

You can only delete calculation base &V1& when it is no longer used
in any costing sheet.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA293 - Calculation base & is still used in costing sheet & ?

  The SAP error message KA293 typically indicates that a calculation base is still being used in a costing sheet, which prevents you from making changes or deletions to that calculation base. This error is common in the context of product costing and cost accounting in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a calculation base that is currently assigned to a costing sheet. Costing sheets are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for various cost components, and if a calculation base is still in use, the system will not allow changes to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA293 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Costing Sheet: Determine which costing sheet is using the calculation base in question. You can do this by navigating to the costing sheet configuration in SAP.
  
  
  Check Assignments: Go to the costing sheet configuration and check the assignments of the calculation base. You can do this by using transaction code OKTZ (Costing Sheet) or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate).
  
  
  Remove the Calculation Base: If you find that the calculation base is indeed assigned to the costing sheet, you will need to remove it from the costing sheet. This may involve editing the costing sheet configuration.
  
  
  Save Changes: After removing the calculation base from the costing sheet, save your changes.
  
  
  Retry the Action: Once the calculation base is no longer in use, you should be able to delete or modify it without encountering the KA293 error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: Costing sheets define how costs are calculated for different cost components in SAP. They are essential for product costing and can include various calculation bases.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKTZ for costing sheets and CK11N for creating cost estimates.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on costing sheets and calculation bases.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to costing sheets and calculation bases in your SAP environment.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) and product costing.