How To Fix KQ228 - Cost object hierarchy only allows periodic variance calculation

KQ228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Cost object hierarchy only allows periodic variance calculation

What causes this issue?

You created a <DS:GLOS.variance_key>variance key</> for a
<DS:GLOS.cost_object_hierarchy>cost object hierarchy</>. The system
calculates the variances for a cost object hierarchy at the end of each
posting period. You cannot set the <LS>Cumulative</> indicator in this
case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Set the <LS>Periodic</> indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ228 - Cost object hierarchy only allows periodic variance calculation ?

  The SAP error message KQ228, which states "Cost object hierarchy only allows periodic variance calculation," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error is related to the way variance calculations are handled for cost objects, particularly when using cost object hierarchies.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to perform a variance calculation on a cost object hierarchy that is not set up to allow such calculations. In SAP, cost object hierarchies can be configured to allow either periodic or real-time variance calculations. If the hierarchy is set to allow only periodic variance calculations, any attempt to perform a real-time variance calculation will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ228 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Cost Object Hierarchy Settings:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for the cost object hierarchy in SAP.
  Verify whether the hierarchy is set to allow periodic variance calculations only. This can typically be