How To Fix KV103 - Remaining variances occurred. See long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Remaining variances occurred. See long text

What causes this issue?

You will get <DS:GLOS.remaining_variance>remaining variances</> in the
following situations:
The system could not calculate any <DS:GLOS.target_costs>target
costs</>.
This can happen when the system cannot select a valid
<DS:GLOS.standard_cost_estimate>standard cost estimate</> for the
material being produced, or if it cannot access the activity type
planning data for the cost center.
In the variance variant, you did not select any of the other variance
categories.
In this case the variances for the other category are assigned to the
category <LS>remaining variances</>.
In the variance variant, you specified that you want to interpret minor
differences as remaining variances.
In this case all variances were so small that they are shown as
remaining variances.

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 the cause of the other messages on the target costs in the log.
Go into Customizing and check the parameters for the variance variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV103 - Remaining variances occurred. See long text ?

  The SAP error message KV103 ("Remaining variances occurred. See long text") typically arises during the settlement of internal orders or production orders. This message indicates that there are still variances that need to be addressed before the settlement can be completed successfully.
  Cause:
  
  Unsettled Variances: The primary cause of this error is that there are remaining variances in the order that have not been settled. This can happen if costs have been posted to the order after the last settlement or if there are discrepancies in the cost calculations.
  Incomplete Data: There may be missing or incorrect data in the order that prevents the system from calculating the variances correctly.
  Settlement Rules: The settlement rules defined for the order may not be set up correctly, leading to issues during the settlement process.
  Cost Elements: There may be issues with the cost elements assigned to the order, such as missing or incorrect mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variances: Review the variances associated with the order. You can do this by using transaction codes like KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) or KOB2 (Order: Actual/Plan/Variance).
  Post Missing Costs: If there are costs that have not been posted to the order, ensure that all relevant costs are posted before attempting to settle the order again.
  Review Settlement Rules: Check the settlement rules for the order to ensure they are correctly defined. You can do this using transaction code KO02 (Change Order) and navigating to the settlement rule section.
  Correct Data: Ensure that all necessary data is complete and accurate. This includes checking cost elements, cost centers, and any other relevant master data.
  Recalculate Variances: If necessary, you can recalculate the variances by using the transaction code KKS1 (Order: Settle) to see if the issue persists after making corrections.
  Consult Long Text: The long text associated with the error message may provide additional context or specific instructions on how to resolve the issue. You can view the long text by clicking on the message or using the appropriate function in SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KO02 (Change Order), KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items), KKS1 (Order: Settle), and KSV5 (Display Variance Calculation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional insights or solutions that may not be immediately apparent.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to internal order management and settlement processes for further guidance.
  
  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) to investigate further.