How To Fix KV060 - No variance calculation possible for order type &

KV060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 060

• Message text: No variance calculation possible for order type &

What causes this issue?

Variances can only be calculated for orders of the following order
categories:
Order Category,,Description
10,, Production orders with quantity structure
05,, Product Cost Collectors
04,, Production Orders Without a Quantity Structure
40,, Process Orders

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV060 - No variance calculation possible for order type & ?

  The SAP error message KV060 ("No variance calculation possible for order type &") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when the system is unable to perform a variance calculation for a specific order type. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of KV060 Error
  
  
  Order Type Configuration: The order type may not be configured correctly in the system. Variance calculation settings for the specific order type might be missing or incorrectly set.
  
  
  Missing Master Data: The necessary master data (such as cost centers, internal orders, or production orders) may not be available or may not be correctly assigned to the order type.
  
  
  Status of the Order: The order may be in a status that does not allow for variance calculation. For example, if the order is already settled or closed, the system may not allow variance calculations.
  
  
  Period Closing: If the