How To Fix KT161 - Costing sheet & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KT - RK Message Table Maintenance

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Costing sheet & does not exist

What causes this issue?

The overhead costing sheet must be created before you can enter it in
table TKSA0.

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?

Check your entries, and if necessary maintain the overhead costing
sheet and its dependent data.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KT161 - Costing sheet & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KT161, which states "Costing sheet & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of product costing or when trying to perform a cost estimate in SAP. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified costing sheet in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Sheet: The most common cause is that the costing sheet specified in the transaction does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not have been properly configured or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or other related master data may reference a costing sheet that is not available.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing sheet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Costing Sheet) to check if the costing sheet exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new costing sheet or modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Costing Sheet:
  
  If the costing sheet is missing, you can create a new one by using the transaction code OKTZ.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters are set correctly, including the cost components and their respective percentages.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM03) to ensure that the correct costing sheet is assigned.
  If the costing sheet is incorrect, update the material master with the correct costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing sheet. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidance related to your organization's configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: Costing sheets are used in SAP to define how costs are calculated for materials. They include cost components and their respective calculations.
  Costing Variants: Ensure that the costing variant being used is correctly configured to reference the appropriate costing sheet.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKTZ: To maintain costing sheets.
  CK11N: To create a cost estimate.
  CK40N: To run a cost estimate for multiple materials.
  
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.