How To Fix KQ229 - Target costs needed for calculation of scrap or variances

KQ229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Target costs needed for calculation of scrap or variances

What causes this issue?

You specified that you want to calculate variances or scrap for this
<DS:GLOS.variance_key>variance key</>. The system calculates this data
using the <DS:GLOS.target_costs>target costs</> for each object.

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>Target costs</> indicator, or delete your other entries.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ229 - Target costs needed for calculation of scrap or variances ?

  The SAP error message KQ229, which states "Target costs needed for calculation of scrap or variances," typically occurs in the context of cost accounting and production planning within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires target costs to perform calculations related to scrap or variances, but these costs are not available or not properly configured.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Costs: The target costs for the material or production order are not maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the material or production order may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of target costs.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary costing views or information filled out.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant used may not be set up to calculate or retrieve target costs.
  Production Order Status: The production order may be in a status that does not allow for the calculation of