How To Fix KN462 - To display positive and negative variance, thresholds must be positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KN - Reporting for Costing

• Message number: 462

• Message text: To display positive and negative variance, thresholds must be positive

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 KN462 - To display positive and negative variance, thresholds must be positive ?

  The SAP error message KN462 ("To display positive and negative variance, thresholds must be positive") typically occurs in the context of reporting or analysis within SAP, particularly when dealing with variance analysis in financial or controlling modules. This error indicates that the system requires certain threshold values to be set as positive in order to display both positive and negative variances correctly.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Threshold Values: The thresholds set for displaying variances (positive and negative) are either not defined or are set to zero or negative values.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the settings related to variance analysis in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in the relevant fields that define thresholds for variance reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KN462 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Threshold Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for variance analysis in your SAP system.
  Ensure that the thresholds for positive and negative variances are set to positive values. This can typically be done in the controlling (CO) module or financial accounting (FI) settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Variance Configuration:
  
  If you have access to the configuration settings, go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings under:
  
  Controlling -> Cost Center Accounting -> Planning -> Define Planning Layouts
  
  
  Ensure that the layout used for variance reporting has the correct threshold settings.
  
  
  
  Review Data Entries:
  
  Check the data entries related to the variances. Ensure that all relevant fields are populated correctly and that no negative or zero values are inadvertently entered.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to variance analysis for specific instructions on how to set up thresholds correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above settings, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) that may be involved in variance analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be covered in standard documentation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify the settings related to variance analysis.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KN462 error and successfully display both positive and negative variances in your SAP reports.