How To Fix KQ230 - Target costs are necessary for cost split

KQ230 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Target costs are necessary for cost split

What causes this issue?

In the cost object category for <DS:GLOS.cost_object_hierarchy>cost
object hierarchies</>, you specified that the actual costs collected at
a higher level are to be apportioned to the materials. These costs are
apportioned on the basis of the target costs for each material.
Target costs are only calculated if the <LS>Target costs</> indicator
is set in the relevant variance key.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ230 - Target costs are necessary for cost split ?

  The SAP error message KQ230, which states "Target costs are necessary for cost split," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires target costs to be defined for a cost split operation, which is often related to internal orders, cost centers, or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Costs: The primary cause of this error is that the target costs for the relevant cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center, or production order) have not been defined or are not available in the system.
  Cost Split Configuration: The configuration for cost splitting may not be set up correctly, or the necessary parameters for the cost split process are missing.
  Incorrect Master Data: The master data for the cost object may be incomplete or incorrectly maintained, leading to the absence of target costs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Target Costs:
  
  Navigate to the relevant cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center,