How To Fix KP240 - Iterative price calculation terminated

KP240 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 240

• Message text: Iterative price calculation terminated

What causes this issue?

A serious system error occurred during activity price calculation.

System Response

Processing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP240 - Iterative price calculation terminated ?

  The SAP error message KP240, which states "Iterative price calculation terminated," typically occurs in the context of product costing, particularly when using the costing variant in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that the iterative price calculation process could not be completed successfully, often due to issues with the data or configuration.
  Causes of KP240 Error
  
  
  Circular References: The most common cause is circular references in the cost estimates. This can happen if a material is dependent on itself or if there are interdependencies between materials that create a loop.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like BOMs, routings, or cost estimates) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant settings may not be correctly defined, leading to issues during the calculation process.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the controlling area or the costing variant may not align with the requirements of the materials being costed.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: Inconsistencies in the