How To Fix KK687 - No overhead rates calculated


KK687 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: KK -

  • Message number: 687

  • Message text: No overhead rates calculated

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  • What causes this issue?

    No overhead surcharges were calculated because
    there were no items that had a cost element assigned to them
    there were no relevant items that contained values
    the costing sheet pointed to an overhead key that could not be found
    Note: In Customizing, the overhead key is assigned to an overhead
    group. You enter the overhead group in the costing view of the master
    record for the material to be manufactured.

    How to fix this error?

    Be sure your costing items are complete.
    Go into Customizing and check the costing sheet.
    Go into material management and check the costing view of the material
    to be manufactured.
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    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KK687 - No overhead rates calculated ?
    The SAP error message KK687 ("No overhead rates calculated") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when trying to calculate overhead rates for cost centers or internal orders. This error indicates that the system was unable to determine the overhead rates for the specified cost object.
    Causes:
    
    Missing Overhead Rate Configuration: The overhead rates may not be defined in the system for the relevant cost center or internal order.
    Incorrect Period Settings: The overhead calculation may be set for a period that is not open or does not have valid data.
    Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost center, internal order, or activity types) may be incomplete or missing.
    Incorrect Allocation Structure: The allocation structure used for overhead calculation may not be set up correctly.
    No Valid Cost Elements: The cost elements associated with the overhead calculation may not be valid or may not have been assigned correctly.
    
    Solutions:
    
    
    Check Overhead Rate Configuration:
    
    Go to the configuration

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