How To Fix KP287 - Calculated activity price is too big

KP287 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KP - CO-OM Planning

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Calculated activity price is too big

What causes this issue?

The price for &V1& calculated within price calculation is so high that
it exceeds the field limits.

System Response

To prevent a field overflow and therefore an abnormal termination, the
price is set to 0. A possibly planned update is not carried out.

How to fix this error?

Check the cost debits and the activity quantities for &V1&. The problem
might be caused by an error in planning.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KP287 - Details

• The SAP error message KP287, which states "Calculated activity price is too big," typically occurs in the context of cost planning or activity-based costing in SAP. This error indicates that the calculated price for an activity exceeds the maximum allowable limit set in the system.
  Causes:
  
  High Activity Costs: The activity price calculated based on the input costs (like labor, materials, overhead) is excessively high due to incorrect or unrealistic input values.
  Configuration Limits: The system has predefined limits for activity prices, and the calculated price exceeds these limits.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry in cost centers, activity types, or master data can lead to inflated activity prices.
  Currency Conversion Issues: If there are issues with currency conversion rates or if the currency settings are incorrect, it may lead to inflated prices.
  Cost Element Issues: Incorrectly configured cost elements or cost centers can also lead to erroneous calculations.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Input Data: Check the input data for