How To Fix KV165 - No target costs in target cost version & - missing plan for & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 165

• Message text: No target costs in target cost version & - missing plan for & &

What causes this issue?

In <DS:GLOS.target_cost_version>target cost version</> &v1&, no
<DS:GLOS.target_costs>target costs</> could be calculated for &v2& &v3&
from the <DS:GLOS.planned_costs>planned costs</> for one of the
following reasons:
No cost elements have been planned
No activity quantity has been planned

System Response

The lack of target costs means that:
No target costs can be shown in the report
The <DS:GLOS.variance_calculation>variance calculation</> process
cannot calculate differentiated variances

How to fix this error?

Plan the cost elements and activity types for the cost center.
<DS:TRAN.KP06>Proceed</>
Calculate the variances again. If you are working in reporting, select
a report that does not require target costs.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV165 - No target costs in target cost version & - missing plan for & & ?

  The SAP error message KV165, which states "No target costs in target cost version & - missing plan for & &," typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost planning within SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to find the target costs for a specific target cost version, which is necessary for various cost planning and controlling activities.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Target Cost Version: The specified target cost version does not exist or is not properly defined in the system.
  No Data in Target Cost Version: The target cost version exists, but there are no target costs defined for the specified cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order, etc.).
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the target cost version may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of data.
  Missing Planning Data: The planning data for the specified period or cost object may not have been entered or saved.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Target Cost Version:
  
  Verify that the target cost version specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Use transaction code OKT1 to check the target cost versions.
  
  
  
  Define Target Costs:
  
  If the target cost version exists but lacks data, you need to enter the target costs for the relevant cost objects. This can be done using transaction codes like CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Change Cost Estimate).
  Ensure that the target costs are planned for the correct period and cost object.
  
  
  
  Review Planning Data:
  
  Check if the planning data for the relevant cost object is missing. You can use transaction codes like KP06 (Cost Center Planning) or KO02 (Order Planning) to enter or adjust the planning data.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the controlling area and ensure that the target cost version is correctly configured. This may involve checking the settings in the controlling area configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on managing target costs and planning data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKT1: Target Cost Version Management
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  KP06: Cost Center Planning
  KO02: Order Planning
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and modify target cost versions and planning data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV165 error and ensure that the necessary target costs are available for your planning and controlling activities in SAP.