How To Fix KV167 - No target costs due to invalid cost component split

KV167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 167

• Message text: No target costs due to invalid cost component split

What causes this issue?

No <DS:GLOS.Sollkosten>target costs</> could be calculated because the
system could not select a <DS:GLOS.Plankalkulation>standard cost
estimate</> with a <DS:GLOS.Elementesicht>cost component view</> that
contains the cost components relevant for inventory valuation.

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?

Go into Customizing and check the control parameters for the definition
of the cost components and cost component views.
If necessary, create a new <DS:GLOS.Plankalkulation>standard cost
estimate</> and release it.
<DS:TRAN.CK11N>Create material cost estimate</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV167 - No target costs due to invalid cost component split ?

  The SAP error message KV167 "No target costs due to invalid cost component split" typically occurs in the context of cost planning or cost allocation processes within SAP Controlling (CO). This error indicates that there is an issue with the cost component split for a particular cost object, which prevents the system from calculating or displaying target costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Cost Component Split: The cost component split for the cost object is not valid. This can happen if the cost components defined in the cost element do not match the expected structure or if there are missing components.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the cost element settings that lead to an invalid split.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, or activity types) may be missing or incorrectly configured.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data that are causing the system to