How To Fix KN075 - No target costs could be calculated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 075

• Message text: No target costs could be calculated

What causes this issue?

No <GL:target_costs>target costs</> could be calculated for the report
object, because
there was no actual quantity or
there was no planned quantity or
the actual and planned quantities have different units
there was no active standard cost estimate

System Response

The system cannot display the target costs for the object.

How to fix this error?

Check whether
all the production orders were delivered to stock and the final
delivery indicator was set
a planned quantity was specified for the order or the cost estimate
conversion factors were defined for the relevant units in customizing
the standard cost estimate was marked and released

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN075 - No target costs could be calculated ?

  The SAP error message KN075 ("No target costs could be calculated") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with material master data, particularly in the area of costing and pricing. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the target costs for a material or product, which can hinder processes such as pricing, procurement, or production planning.
  Causes of KN075 Error
  
  
  Missing Costing Data: The material may not have the necessary costing data maintained in the system. This includes missing standard costs or planned costs.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used for the calculation may not be properly configured or may not exist.
  
  
  Costing Run Not Executed: If the costing run has not been executed for the relevant period, the system will not have the necessary data to calculate target costs.
  
  
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master record may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, particularly in the accounting views.
  
  
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be linked to a valid cost element.
  
  
  Currency Issues: There may be currency conversion issues if the material is maintained in a different currency than the one used for costing.
  
  
  Solutions to KN075 Error
  
  
  Check Material Master Data: Ensure that the material master data is complete and accurate. Verify that the accounting views are properly maintained, including the costing data.
  
  
  Execute Costing Run: If the costing run has not been executed, perform the necessary costing run to generate the target costs. This can typically be done through transaction codes like CK40N (for costing run) or CK11N (for creating a cost estimate).
  
  
  Review Costing Variant: Check the configuration of the costing variant being used. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is applicable for the materials in question.
  
  
  Validate Valuation Class: Ensure that the valuation class assigned to the material is correctly linked to the appropriate cost elements in the system.
  
  
  Check for Missing Cost Elements: Ensure that all necessary cost elements are defined and available for the costing process.
  
  
  Currency Settings: Verify that the currency settings are correct and that there are no discrepancies in currency conversion.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CK11N (Create Cost Estimate), CK40N (Costing Run), and MM03 (Display Material Master) to troubleshoot and resolve the issue.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the KN075 error for specific patches or updates that may address known issues.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation and help files for detailed information on costing and pricing procedures.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the KN075 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.