How To Fix KPN020 - Specify the material to which the template refers

KPN020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPN - Costing: Networks, Projects

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Specify the material to which the template refers

What causes this issue?

When you create a unit costing using a template for the WBS element,
you must also specify the material which the template references.

System Response

You cannot create the unit costing using a template.

How to fix this error?

Specify the relevant material too.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KPN020 - Details

• The SAP error message KPN020, which states "Specify the material to which the template refers," typically occurs in the context of using templates for planning or other related activities in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a specific material to be defined in order to proceed with the operation you are attempting.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Specification: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not specified a material when trying to use a planning template.
  Incorrect Template Configuration: The template being used may not be properly configured to reference a specific material.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the material number or may have entered it incorrectly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify the Material: Ensure that you enter a valid material number in the relevant field when prompted. This is usually done in the planning transaction where the template is being applied.
  Check Template Settings: Review the settings of the template