How To Fix KV164 - No reporting points found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: No reporting points found

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to do the following:
Valuate the scrap confirmed at the reporting points in variance
calculation
Calculate the work in process (WIP)
However, the system cannot find any reporting points. This may be caused
by the following:
You selected a repetitive manufacturing profile that does not allow
reporting point quantities.
You are attempting to process a product cost collector for which no run
schedule headers have been created.
You have deleted the reporting points.

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 repetitive manufacturing profile and its control parameters.
If it is not possible to valuate scrap, check the variance key. If it is
not necessary to calculate scrap, deselect the <LS>Scrap</> indicator.
If you have not selected the <LS>Scrap</> indicator but still confirm
scrap, the scrap costs are assigned to the other variance categories
(such as input quantity variances or resource-usage variances).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV164 - No reporting points found ?

  The SAP error message KV164 "No reporting points found" typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or when dealing with reporting points in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system could not find any reporting points for the specified criteria, which can hinder the generation of reports or the execution of certain transactions.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Reporting Points: The most common cause is that there are no reporting points defined for the specified cost center, internal order, or other relevant objects.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used in the report or transaction may not match any existing reporting points.
  Data Not Updated: The reporting points may not have been updated or created in the system, possibly due to a lack of configuration or data entry.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the reporting points, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Reporting Points Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., transaction codes like OKKP for controlling area settings).
  Ensure that reporting points are defined for the relevant cost centers or internal orders.
  
  
  
  Review Selection Criteria:
  
  Double-check the selection criteria you are using in the report or transaction. Make sure they are correct and relevant to the data you expect to retrieve.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If reporting points are indeed missing, you may need to create them. This can involve entering data for cost centers or internal orders that should have reporting points.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the reporting points. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to the specific module you are working with to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items), and others that may help in analyzing the data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error KV164 for any specific fixes or updates provided by SAP.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KV164 error and implement a suitable solution.