How To Fix KA466 - Only use overhead rates with application 'KA'

KA466 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 466

• Message text: Only use overhead rates with application 'KA'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA466 - Only use overhead rates with application 'KA' ?

  The SAP error message KA466 ("Only use overhead rates with application 'KA'") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to use overhead rates that are not compatible with the application type specified in the system. This error is specifically related to the use of overhead rates in cost planning and controlling processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to use an overhead rate that is not defined for the application 'KA' (which stands for Cost Center Accounting).
  The overhead rate you are trying to apply is set up for a different application (e.g., 'KB' for internal orders or 'KC' for product costing).
  There may be a configuration issue in the controlling area or the cost element settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA466 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Overhead Rate Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for overhead rates in SAP (Transaction code: OK26).
  Ensure that the overhead rates you