How To Fix KQ812 - Enter costing sheet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Enter costing sheet

What causes this issue?

You entered an overhead key without entering a costing sheet.

System Response

The system can only check whether the overhead key is valid in relation
to a costing sheet.

How to fix this error?

Enter a valid costing sheet or delete the entry in the
"Overhead" field.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ812 - Enter costing sheet ?

  The SAP error message KQ812, which states "Enter costing sheet," typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a costing sheet to be specified for the cost estimate you are trying to create or modify.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Costing Sheet: The costing sheet has not been assigned to the material or the cost estimate you are working with.
  Configuration Issues: The costing sheet may not be properly configured in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or other relevant master data may not have the necessary costing information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KQ812 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check if the costing sheet is assigned in the relevant views (usually in the Accounting or Costing view).
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Sheet:
  
  If the costing sheet is missing, you can assign it by editing the material master record. Ensure that the costing sheet is correctly specified for the relevant valuation area.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the costing sheet in the system (transaction code OKKN). Ensure that the costing sheet is defined and that all necessary parameters are set correctly.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Costing Sheet:
  
  If the costing sheet does not exist, you may need to create a new costing sheet or modify an existing one to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured to reference the appropriate costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on costing sheets and their configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: Costing sheets in SAP are used to define how costs are calculated for materials. They include various parameters such as overhead rates, cost components, and other relevant costing information.
  Costing Variants: Costing variants determine how cost estimates are calculated and can reference specific costing sheets.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKKN: Maintain Costing Sheets
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in controlling (CO) or product costing.