How To Fix KA377 - There is a credit missing in overhead structure &

KA377 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 377

• Message text: There is a credit missing in overhead structure &

What causes this issue?

You have not specified a credit entry in overhead structure &V1&

System Response

The overhead structure is saved. However, in its present form it cannot
be used for calculating the accrual.
If a credit entry does not exist, the overhead can be calculated but
not posted.

How to fix this error?

Fully maintain the overhead structure before calculating the accrual.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA377 - There is a credit missing in overhead structure & ?

  The SAP error message KA377, which states "There is a credit missing in overhead structure," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and overhead cost management. This error indicates that there is a discrepancy in the overhead structure, specifically that a credit entry is missing for a particular cost element or cost center.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Credit Assignment: The overhead structure may not have a corresponding credit assignment for a cost element or cost center. This can happen if the configuration for overhead calculation is incomplete or incorrect.
  Incorrect Configuration: The overhead structure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to missing links between costs and revenues.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to missing or incorrect entries in the overhead structure.
  Changes in Cost Elements: If cost elements have been changed or deleted without proper adjustments in the overhead structure, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Overhead Structure Configuration:
  
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