How To Fix KA306 - Only overhead types 1 (actual), 2 (plan) and 3 (commitment) are valid

KA306 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Only overhead types 1 (actual), 2 (plan) and 3 (commitment) are valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA306 - Only overhead types 1 (actual), 2 (plan) and 3 (commitment) are valid ?

  The SAP error message KA306 indicates that there is an issue with the overhead type being used in a particular transaction or process. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other cost objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KA306 is triggered when an attempt is made to use an overhead type that is not valid for the operation being performed. In SAP, overhead types are categorized as follows:
  
  Type 1 (Actual): Represents actual overhead costs that have been incurred.
  Type 2 (Plan): Represents planned overhead costs.
  Type 3 (Commitment): Represents committed overhead costs that are expected to be incurred.
  
  If you are trying to use an overhead type that is not one of these three (for example, a custom or invalid overhead type), the system will generate this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA306 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Overhead Type: Verify the overhead