How To Fix KPN012 - Activity price calculation by date is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPN - Costing: Networks, Projects

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Activity price calculation by date is not active

What causes this issue?

Activity price costing by date is not active for costing variant &V1&.

System Response

No forecast costs can be determined for network &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Activate activity price costing by date in the valuation variant
defined in costing variant &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KPN012 - Activity price calculation by date is not active ?

  The SAP error message KPN012, which states "Activity price calculation by date is not active," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to perform a transaction that involves activity price calculation, but the system is not set up to calculate activity prices based on the date.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Activity Price Calculation Not Activated: The activity price calculation by date is not activated in the controlling area or for the specific activity type you are trying to use.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling module, particularly in the settings for activity types and their price determination.
  Missing Validity Period: The activity price may not have a valid price set for the date you are trying to use, or the price may not be defined for the activity type in question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KPN012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Activity Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for activity types in SAP (Transaction code: OKKP or SPRO).
  Ensure that the activity price calculation by date is activated for the relevant activity types.
  
  
  
  Define Activity Prices:
  
  Use transaction code KP26 to define or check the activity prices for the relevant activity types.
  Ensure that there is a valid price set for the date you are trying to process.
  
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Ensure that the activity price has a defined validity period that includes the date of the transaction you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to activity price calculation to ensure that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: KP26 (Change Activity Prices), OKKP (Controlling Area Settings), SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the activity price calculations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KPN012 error and successfully perform the required activity price calculations in SAP.