How To Fix KK686 - Overhead rates deleted

KK686 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KK -

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Overhead rates deleted

What causes this issue?

If overheads are recalculated, the previous overheads are first deleted.
The new overheads are then calcualted and updated on the cost estimate.
In this case, the previous overheads were deleted but no new ones could
be calculated, because
the overhead key was missing
the costing sheet is missing or
one or more items were not assigned to a cost element

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check that the entries listed above are fully maintained and carry out
the function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK686 - Overhead rates deleted ?

  The SAP error message KK686 ("Overhead rates deleted") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to process overhead rates for cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that the overhead rates you are trying to use have been deleted or are no longer available in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Overhead Rates: The overhead rates may have been intentionally deleted by a user or through a system process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for overhead rates may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not finding the required rates.
  Period Closure: If the period for which you are trying to apply the overhead rates is closed, the system may not allow the use of those rates.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost centers or internal orders may not be correctly maintained, leading to the inability to find the overhead rates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Overhead Rate Configuration:
  
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