How To Fix KP216 - Results of iterative activity price calculation have been posted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Results of iterative activity price calculation have been posted

What causes this issue?

You called up activity price calculation with update in addition to
activating updating of results based on iteration. Because the
transaction was completed successfully, the values are now updated.

System Response

The activity prices calculated iteratively are updated.
The activity inputs are revalued.
If some exchanges of activities are not fully reconciled, the SAP
System valuates the undetermined debit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP216 - Results of iterative activity price calculation have been posted ?

  The SAP error message KP216 ("Results of iterative activity price calculation have been posted") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal order accounting when there is an attempt to re-run or adjust the activity price calculation after it has already been posted. This message indicates that the system has already completed the iterative calculation process, and any further attempts to modify or re-run the calculation are not allowed until the previous results are reversed or adjusted.
  Cause:
  
  Re-running Calculation: The error usually arises when a user tries to re-run the activity price calculation for a cost center or internal order that has already had its results posted.
  Incorrect Sequence of Operations: The user may not have followed the correct sequence of operations, such as trying to adjust prices without reversing previous postings.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations in the system that prevent re-calculation after posting.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Status: Verify if the results of the previous activity price calculation have indeed been posted. You can do this by checking the relevant cost center or internal order.
  Reverse Previous Postings: If you need to re-run the calculation, you may need to reverse the previous postings. This can typically be done through transaction codes like KSV5 (for cost centers) or KO88 (for internal orders).
  Adjust Prices: If you need to adjust the prices, ensure that you do so before running the calculation again. Make sure to follow the correct sequence of operations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for the correct procedures related to activity price calculations.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KP26 (Change Activity Prices), KP27 (Delete Activity Prices), and KP21 (Maintain Activity Types).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the required actions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KP216 error and successfully manage your activity price calculations in SAP.