How To Fix KP276 - &: Costs planned or posted despite zero activity

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 276

• Message text: &: Costs planned or posted despite zero activity

What causes this issue?

Plan activity and posted activity for &V1& are both 0. Nevertheless,
costs were planned or posted.

System Response

The price for &V1& cannot be calculated as it would involve division by
zero. The costs can therefore not be included in the price calculation.

How to fix this error?

For plan price calculation, check planning of &V1& and its cost
planning for period(s) &V3&.
For actual price calculation, check postings made to &V1& in period(s)
&V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KP276 - &: Costs planned or posted despite zero activity ?

  The SAP error message KP276 ("Costs planned or posted despite zero activity") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when there are costs associated with a cost center or internal order that has not recorded any actual activity. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when costs are planned for a cost center but no actual work or activity has been performed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planned Costs Without Activity: Costs have been planned for a cost center or internal order, but no actual activity has been recorded against it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the cost center or internal order may not align with the expected activity types or cost elements.
  Posting Errors: There may be errors in the posting process that lead to costs being recorded without corresponding activity.
  Timing Issues: There may be a timing issue where costs are posted before the actual activity is recorded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Planning Data: Check the planning data for