How To Fix KV149 - Data could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 149

• Message text: Data could not be determined

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate:
<DS:GLOS.3526B774AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Work in process</> at
<DS:GLOS.3526B75FAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>target costs</> in multiple
<DS:GLOS.3526B778AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>valuation views</>
<DS:GLOS.352A99F688E65CD5E10000009B38F974>Variances</> in multiple
valuation views

System Response

The system cannot determine the required data.
The system cannot calculate work in process at target costs in multiple
valuation views:
If the operational version (version 0) is the same as the legal vesion
(legal view), the system calculates the work in process at target costs
in version 0. <ZH>No</> work in process is calculated in the multiple
valuation views (profit center view, group view).
If the operational version (version 0) is not the same as the legal
version (legal view), the system does not calculate any work in
process.
The system always calculates variances in version 0. No variances are
calculated in multiple valuation views.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV149 - Data could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message KV149, which states "Data could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of pricing or condition records in SAP. This error indicates that the system was unable to find the necessary data to calculate a price or determine a condition for a transaction, such as a sales order or a billing document.
  Causes of KV149 Error
  
  
  Missing Condition Records: The most common cause is that the required condition records for pricing are not maintained in the system. This could be for specific customers, materials, or pricing procedures.
  
  
  Incorrect Pricing Procedure: The pricing procedure assigned to the sales document may not be set up correctly, or it may not include the necessary condition types.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with master data, such as missing or incorrect customer or material master records.
  
  
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as invalid combinations of condition records or missing keys.
  
  
  Access Sequence Problems: The access sequence defined for the condition type may not be able to find the relevant data due to incorrect configuration.
  
  
  Solutions to KV149 Error
  
  
  Check Condition Records: 
  
  Go to the transaction code VK11 (Create Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to check if the necessary condition records exist for the relevant pricing conditions.
  Ensure that the records are maintained for the specific combination of customer, material, and other relevant fields.
  
  
  
  Review Pricing Procedure:
  
  Use transaction code V/08 to review the pricing procedure assigned to the sales document type. Ensure that it includes the necessary condition types and that they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Check the customer master data (transaction code XD03 for display) and material master data (transaction code MM03 for display) to ensure that all necessary information is complete and accurate.
  
  
  
  Access Sequence Configuration:
  
  Review the access sequence for the condition type in transaction code V/07. Ensure that it is correctly set up to access the necessary condition records.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, you may need to debug the pricing procedure to identify where the data determination is failing. This may require assistance from a technical consultant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to pricing and condition records for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK11 / VK12: Create/Change Condition Records
  V/08: Pricing Procedure Configuration
  XD03: Display Customer Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  V/07: Access Sequence Configuration
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches related to pricing issues or the KV149 error.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the KV149 error in your SAP system.