How To Fix KA373 - Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist

KA373 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist

What causes this issue?

Overhead records exist for the overhead "&V1&" (&V2&) you have chosen.
This data is stored per the assigned dependency "&V4&" (&V3).

System Response

Changing the dependency would lead to inconsistencies in the data. For
this reason, the system does not carry out the action.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the dependency, you must first delete the
overhead rates.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA373 - Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist ?

  The SAP error message KA373 ("Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to change a dependency in a cost object (like a cost center or internal order) that has associated overhead records. This means that there are existing overhead calculations or allocations that are preventing you from making changes to the dependency.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has overhead records linked to the cost object you are trying to modify. Overhead records are often created during the allocation of costs or when overhead rates are applied to cost centers or internal orders. When these records exist, the system restricts changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overhead Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for displaying actual postings) or KSV5 (for displaying overhead rates) to identify