How To Fix KN184 - No costing views are available

KN184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 184

• Message text: No costing views are available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN184 - No costing views are available ?

  The SAP error message KN184 ("No costing views are available") typically occurs when you are trying to access or process a material that does not have the necessary costing views defined in the material master record. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a sales order, when trying to perform a goods movement, or when executing a report that requires costing information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Views: The material master record for the specific material does not have any costing views maintained. Costing views are essential for various financial and controlling processes in SAP.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to allow costing views.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the material master data that prevent the costing views from being displayed or accessed.
  Plant-Specific Data: The costing views may not be maintained for the specific plant you are working with.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to transaction code