How To Fix KN461 - This report cannot be used for raw materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 461

• Message text: This report cannot be used for raw materials

What causes this issue?

When displaying positive and negative variances, the threshold values
must be positive.

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?

Use the positive threshold values
or
Deactivate the "Display positive und negative variances" switch

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KN461 - This report cannot be used for raw materials ?

  The SAP error message KN461 ("This report cannot be used for raw materials") typically occurs when you are trying to generate a report or perform an action that is not applicable to raw materials in the context of the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of inventory management, material master data, or reporting functions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Material Type: The material you are trying to report on is classified as a raw material in the SAP system. Certain reports or transactions are designed to work only with finished goods or semi-finished products, not raw materials.
  Report Configuration: The report you are attempting to run may not be configured to include raw materials. Some reports are specifically tailored to certain material types.
  Data Restrictions: There may be restrictions in the data or settings that prevent raw materials from being included in the report.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Material Type: Verify the material type of the item you