How To Fix KQ813 - Overhead key & not available in costing sheet &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 813

• Message text: Overhead key & not available in costing sheet &

What causes this issue?

The overhead key you entered is not available in costing sheet &v2&.

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?

Enter a valid overhead key or select a different combination of costing
sheet and overhead key.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ813 - Overhead key & not available in costing sheet & ?

  The SAP error message KQ813 indicates that there is an issue with the overhead key not being available in the costing sheet. This error typically arises during the costing process in SAP, particularly when trying to calculate costs for a material or product.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Key: The overhead key specified in the costing sheet is not defined or is missing in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not be properly configured to include the necessary overhead keys.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or the cost component structure may not be set up correctly, leading to the overhead key not being recognized.
  Costing Variant Issues: The costing variant being used may not be linked to the correct costing sheet that includes the overhead key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Overhead Key Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the costing sheet in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ).
  Ensure that the overhead key is defined and correctly assigned to the costing sheet you are using.
  
  
  
  Review Costing Sheet:
  
  Verify that the costing sheet being used in the costing variant includes the necessary overhead key.
  If the overhead key is missing, you may need to add it to the costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Update Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (Transaction code: MM03) to ensure that the relevant costing information is correctly maintained.
  Ensure that the cost component structure is correctly set up to include the overhead key.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Review the costing variant settings (Transaction code: OKKN) to ensure it is linked to the correct costing sheet that contains the overhead key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to configure costing sheets and overhead keys.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run of the costing process to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKTZ: Costing Sheet Configuration
  MM03: Material Master Display
  OKKN: Costing Variant Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the costing sheet and related configurations.
  
  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 SAP Controlling (CO) for further assistance.