How To Fix KO362 - Overhead key is not used in the costing sheet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 362

• Message text: Overhead key is not used in the costing sheet

What causes this issue?

An overhead key was determined from the overhead cost group entered in
the costing view in the material master.
A costing sheet was determined from costing variant &V1& for the order
type, via the valuation variant.
However, the overhead key is not used in the costing sheet.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different overhead key which is used in the costing sheet
entered.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO362 - Overhead key is not used in the costing sheet ?

  The SAP error message KO362 indicates that the overhead key specified in the costing sheet is not being utilized. This can occur during the costing process when the system expects to find an overhead key that is not defined or not applicable for the particular costing sheet being used.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Key: The overhead key specified in the costing sheet may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not be properly configured to use the overhead key.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be set up to include the overhead key.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other relevant master data may not have the necessary overhead key assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Overhead Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing sheet in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that the overhead key is defined and correctly assigned to the costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Sheet:
  
  Verify that the costing sheet being used is correctly set up to include the overhead key.
  Check if the overhead key is marked as active and is applicable for the relevant cost elements.
  
  
  
  Adjust Costing Variant:
  
  Check the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure that it includes the overhead key.
  Make any necessary adjustments to include the overhead key in the costing variant.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data (Transaction code: MM02) to ensure that the overhead key is assigned correctly.
  If necessary, update the material master to include the correct overhead key.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the costing process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheet: A costing sheet in SAP is used to define how costs are calculated for materials, including overheads.
  Overhead Key: This is a key that determines how overhead costs are allocated to cost objects.
  Costing Variants: These are used to define the rules and parameters for costing processes in SAP.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKTZ (Costing Sheet), OKKN (Costing Variant), and MM02 (Material Master) for troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further assistance.