How To Fix KN099 - Quantity variances not possible for target/actual comparison

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Quantity variances not possible for target/actual comparison

What causes this issue?

When defining threshold values for order selection, you set the
<LS>Target/actual comparison</> indicator. This comparison is only
relevant for analyzing costs.

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?

If you want to select orders on the basis of the planned and actual
quantities, you have to set the indicator to <LS>Target/actual
comparison</>.
If you want to compare the target and actual costs, you have to select
<LS>Costs</> instead of <LS>Quantities</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN099 - Quantity variances not possible for target/actual comparison ?

  The SAP error message KN099, which states "Quantity variances not possible for target/actual comparison," typically occurs in the context of controlling and financial reporting within SAP, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or profitability analysis.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Inconsistent Data: The target and actual quantities being compared may not be consistent or may not have been properly defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the controlling area, cost center, or internal order may not allow for quantity variances to be calculated.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, or activity types) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Incorrect Settings in Variance Calculation: The settings for variance calculation in the controlling module may not be correctly configured to allow for quantity variances.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KN099 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the