How To Fix KK684 - Overhead rate too large by & &

KK684 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Overhead rate too large by & &

What causes this issue?

The overhead on the costing item exceeds the maximum value allowed by
the amount shown in the error message.

System Response

The programm cannot calcualte the overhead for this item.

How to fix this error?

Decrease the overhead on the costing item so that the value of the item
does not exceed the maximum value allowed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK684 - Overhead rate too large by & & ?

  The SAP error message KK684, which states "Overhead rate too large by & &," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost allocation in SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with overhead rates in cost centers or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the overhead rate being applied exceeds the allowable limit set in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The overhead rate may have been incorrectly configured in the system, leading to an excessively high value.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry of overhead rates may have resulted in an incorrect value being inputted.
  Calculation Issues: The calculation of the overhead rate may be based on incorrect or outdated data, leading to inflated rates.
  Business Rules: The business rules or policies governing overhead rates may not have been adhered to, resulting in rates that are not acceptable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KK684 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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