How To Fix KA367 - There are no overhead cost elements available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 367

• Message text: There are no overhead cost elements available

What causes this issue?

There are no surcharge cost elements available.

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?

Create a surcharge cost element (type &V1&).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA367 - There are no overhead cost elements available ?

  The SAP error message KA367, which states "There are no overhead cost elements available," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that requires overhead cost elements, but none are defined or available for the specified criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Cost Elements: The primary cause of this error is that there are no overhead cost elements defined in the system for the relevant controlling area, cost center, or internal order.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for overhead cost elements may not be set up correctly in the system.
  Cost Element Group: The cost element group that is supposed to include the overhead cost elements may not be assigned or may be empty.
  Period or Fiscal Year Issues: The fiscal year or period you are trying to post to may not have the necessary overhead cost elements activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Overhead Cost Elements:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code KA01 (Create Cost Element) or KA02 (Change Cost Element) to create or modify overhead cost elements.
  Ensure that the cost elements are defined as overhead cost elements and are assigned to the correct cost element group.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code OKB9 to check the configuration of overhead cost elements and ensure that they are properly set up for the relevant controlling area.
  Verify that the cost element group is correctly assigned to the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Review Cost Element Group:
  
  Check the cost element group assigned to the cost center or internal order to ensure it includes the necessary overhead cost elements.
  
  
  
  Fiscal Year and Period:
  
  Ensure that you are working within the correct fiscal year and period. If necessary, check the settings in transaction code OB52 to see if the period is open for posting.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  OKB9: Maintain Overhead Cost Elements
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create or modify cost elements.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KA367 error and ensure that the necessary overhead cost elements are available for your transactions.