How To Fix KO178 - There are no overhead keys for costing sheet &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 178

• Message text: There are no overhead keys for costing sheet &

What causes this issue?

No overhead keys were found for
costing sheet &v1&.

How to fix this error?

Check costing sheet &v1&.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO178 - There are no overhead keys for costing sheet & ?

  The SAP error message KO178, which states "There are no overhead keys for costing sheet &," typically occurs in the context of product costing and cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find any overhead keys associated with the specified costing sheet, which is necessary for calculating overhead costs in product costing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Keys: The primary cause of this error is that there are no overhead keys defined for the costing sheet you are trying to use. Overhead keys are essential for determining how overhead costs are allocated to cost objects.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not be properly configured in the system, or the overhead keys may not have been assigned to the costing sheet.
  Costing Sheet Not Assigned: The costing sheet might not be assigned to the relevant cost object or material.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO178 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Overhead Keys:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Costing Sheet) in SAP.
  Verify if the overhead keys are defined for the costing sheet in question. If not, you will need to create or assign the necessary overhead keys.
  
  
  
  Define Overhead Keys:
  
  If overhead keys are missing, you can define them using transaction code OKT2 (Define Overhead Keys).
  Ensure that the overhead keys are correctly configured with the appropriate parameters.
  
  
  
  Assign Overhead Keys to Costing Sheet:
  
  After defining the overhead keys, ensure they are assigned to the relevant costing sheet using transaction code OKTZ.
  Make sure that the costing sheet is correctly linked to the relevant cost objects.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly set up to utilize the costing sheet and overhead keys.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the costing process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: Costing sheets are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for materials and production processes. They include overhead rates and other cost allocation methods.
  Overhead Keys: Overhead keys are used to allocate overhead costs to cost objects based on predefined rules and rates.
  Costing Variants: Costing variants define the parameters for the costing process, including which costing sheet to use and how to handle overhead costs.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.