How To Fix KV215 - Order has no variance key

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Order has no variance key

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to calculate variances for an order. However, you
have not entered a variance key for this order. The variance key
determines such things as whether scrap costs are reported separately
when the variances are calculated.

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?

You enter the variance key in the costing view of the material master
record. It then appears as a default value in the orders created for the
material.
To enter the variance key for a production order or a process order,
access the order and choose <LS>Header -> Master data</>.
To enter the variance key for orders whose costs are collected on a
product cost collector, access the master data of the relevant product
cost collector in change mode.
To ensure that the variance key always appears by default in the costing
view, you can go into Customizing and enter it as a default value
separately for each plant.
If you have already created the material masters and subsequently want
to transfer the variance key defined as a default value for each plant
to the material masters, run report <ZH>SAPMKKS1</>.
<DS:TRAN.SE38>Proceed</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV215 - Order has no variance key ?

  The SAP error message KV215 ("Order has no variance key") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when you are trying to perform a transaction related to a production order or a cost object that requires a variance key, but the order in question does not have one assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Variance Key: The primary cause of this error is that the production order or cost object does not have a variance key assigned. The variance key is essential for calculating variances between planned and actual costs.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the order type that prevent the assignment of a variance key.
  Order Type Settings: The order type used for the production order may not be set up to require a variance key.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an oversight during the creation of the order, leading to the omission of the variance key.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Order Configuration:
  
  Go to the production order or cost object in question and check if a variance key is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the order details in the SAP GUI.
  If it is missing, you may need to assign a variance key manually if the system allows it.
  
  
  
  Review Order Type Settings:
  
  Check the configuration of the order type in the controlling area. Ensure that the variance key is defined for the order type you are using.
  You can do this by accessing the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and navigating to the relevant settings for controlling and order management.
  
  
  
  Assign Variance Key:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can assign a variance key directly to the order. This can typically be done in the order details screen.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to variance keys and production orders for additional guidance on how to set them up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP 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: You may use transaction codes like CO02 (Change Production Order) or CO03 (Display Production Order) to check and modify order details.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in creating and managing production orders are trained on the importance of variance keys and how to properly configure them.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV215 error and ensure that your production orders are correctly configured for variance calculations.