How To Fix KQ454 - The default value for the date is determined by the costing method

KQ454 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 454

• Message text: The default value for the date is determined by the costing method

What causes this issue?

You have set the entry date as the default value.

System Response

How the system reacts depends on the costing method you chose:
Case a)
If you are using date control for the costing run, the system uses the
date of the costing run as the default value.
Case b)
If you are using date control for the cost estimate with quantity
structure, the system uses the current date as the default value.
Case c)
If you are using date control for sales order costing (costing sales
order items with the tool 'cost estimate with quantity structure'), the
system uses the pricing date of the sales order as the default value.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ454 - The default value for the date is determined by the costing method ?

  The SAP error message KQ454, which states "The default value for the date is determined by the costing method," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when working with cost estimates in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine a default date for the costing process based on the selected costing method.
  
  Cause:
  
  Costing Method Configuration: The costing method you are using may not have a default date set up correctly in the configuration. This can happen if the costing method is not properly defined or if there are missing parameters.
  Missing Master Data: The relevant master data (like material master or cost center) may not be fully maintained, leading to the inability to derive a default date.
  Date Settings: The system may not have a valid date range for the costing method, or the date settings may not align with the current date or fiscal period.
  Costing Variant