How To Fix KE645 - Costing sheet & is still being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 645

• Message text: Costing sheet & is still being used

What causes this issue?

The costing sheet &V1& is still used in valuation strategy &V2&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

You can delete the costing sheet, but errors will occur due to data
inconsistencies when you activate valuation strategy &V2& by assigning
a point of valuation.

How to fix this error?

First remove costing sheet &V1& from valuation strategy
&V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE645 - Costing sheet & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message KE645 typically indicates that a costing sheet is still in use, which prevents certain operations from being performed, such as deleting or modifying the costing sheet. This error is often encountered in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The costing sheet is assigned to one or more cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders.
  The costing sheet is being used in active or historical transactions, such as cost allocations or product costing.
  There are dependencies or references in the system that prevent the costing sheet from being deleted or modified.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KE645 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction code OKB9 to check if the costing sheet is assigned to any cost elements or cost centers.
  Review the assignments and determine if they can be removed or if the costing sheet can be modified without affecting existing configurations.
  
  
  
  Review Usage:
  
  Check if the costing sheet is being used in any active transactions. This can include checking for any active cost allocations or product costing scenarios.
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (for cost center reports) or KOB1 (for internal order reports) to see if there are any postings related to the costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Archive:
  
  If the costing sheet is no longer needed, consider deactivating it instead of deleting it. This can often be done by changing its status in the configuration settings.
  If applicable, archive historical data that is no longer needed, which may free up the costing sheet for deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling costing sheets and related configurations.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you may need to adjust system configurations or settings that are preventing the deletion or modification of the costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKB9, KSB1, KOB1, and CK11N (for product costing).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to costing sheets and error KE645.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate user roles and permissions to make changes to costing sheets and related configurations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.