KM131 - Account for production variances could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Account for production variances could not be found

What causes this issue?

No account "Production variances" could be found in Profit Center
Accounting for controlling area &V1&, valuation grouping code &V2&,
valuation type &V3&.

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?

<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUORK1Z042>Check</> account determination.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM131 - Account for production variances could not be found ?

  The SAP error message KM131, which states "Account for production variances could not be found," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and production planning (PP) modules when the system is unable to find the appropriate account for posting production variances. This can happen during the settlement of production orders or when trying to post production variances.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The primary cause of this error is that the necessary configuration for production variance accounts is missing in the system. This includes not having the correct account assignment in the controlling area or the production order type.
  
  
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the material or production order may not be set up correctly, leading to the system being unable to determine the appropriate account.
  
  
  Account Assignment: The account assignment for production variances may not be defined in the controlling area or may not be linked to the relevant cost element.
  
  
  Missing Cost Element: The cost element for production variances may not exist in the system or may not be properly assigned to the relevant cost center or internal order.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Navigate to Controlling -> Product Cost Controlling -> Product Cost Planning -> Account Assignment.
  Ensure that the production variance accounts are correctly defined for the relevant controlling area and production order type.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the relevant accounting views are correctly set up.
  Verify that the production order type is correctly configured to use the appropriate variance accounts.
  
  
  
  Define Cost Elements:
  
  Ensure that the cost elements for production variances are created and active in the system (Transaction code: KA01).
  Check if the cost elements are assigned to the correct cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Test Posting:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to post the production variance again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring production variance accounts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SPRO: Customizing settings
  MM03: Material master display
  KA01: Create cost element
  KSB1: Display cost center report
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KM131 error in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.