How To Fix KK619 - Formula refers to automatically generated item(s)

KK619 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 619

• Message text: Formula refers to automatically generated item(s)

What causes this issue?

The cost estimate contains a formula or total in item &v1& that uses at
least one automatically generated costing item (item &v2&) as a
reference.

System Response

The formula reference may have changed, for example if the cost
estimate has been copied or used as a template when it was created.

How to fix this error?

Avoid formulas using automatically generated items as a reference.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK619 - Formula refers to automatically generated item(s) ?

  The SAP error message KK619 ("Formula refers to automatically generated item(s)") typically occurs in the context of product costing, particularly when dealing with cost estimates in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the formula you are trying to use in your cost estimate references items that are automatically generated by the system, which cannot be directly manipulated or referenced in the way you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Automatically Generated Items: The error arises when a formula in a cost estimate references items that are created automatically by the system, such as overhead costs or other calculated items that are not manually defined.
  Formula Configuration: The formula may be incorrectly set up to include these automatically generated items, which are not valid for direct reference in the formula.
  Costing Variant Settings: The settings in the costing variant may not be configured to handle the specific items or calculations you are trying to perform.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the