How To Fix KF437 - Invalid program status during transfer of overhead -> See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KF -

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Invalid program status during transfer of overhead -> See long text

What causes this issue?

During the periodic allocation of overhead to Profitability Analysis,
an undefined program status has occurred. Processing cannot be
completed. Diagnosis tools:
DIAG1 = "&v1&"
DIAG2 = "&v2&"
DIAG3 = "&v3&"
DIAG4 = "&v4&"

How to fix this error?

First check in OSS whether notes already exist for error message
<ZH>KF437</>. The problem might already have a solution defined for it.
Otherwise, create an OSS message and include in it the following
information:
How did the error situation arise? Quote the transaction code, the menu
steps, or the program that you executed.
Quote all relevant entries made in any selection screens or dialog
boxes that might be required to fully comprehend the problem.
Note the values in diagnosis tools DIAG1 through DIAG4 (see above).
If this error message appears in the form of a short dump, quote the
system and the application server.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KF437 - Invalid program status during transfer of overhead -> See long text ?

  The SAP error message KF437 "Invalid program status during transfer of overhead" typically occurs in the context of transferring overhead costs in the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there is an issue with the status of the program or the data being processed.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Program Status: The program may be in a status that does not allow for the transfer of overhead costs. This could be due to the program being locked, not being released, or being in a closed period.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the cost center or internal order master data.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for overhead calculation or allocation may not be set up correctly, leading to errors during processing.
  Period Closing: If the period for which the overhead is being transferred is closed,