How To Fix KV249 - Process orders linked to cost object hierarchy: only test run allowed

KV249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: Process orders linked to cost object hierarchy: only test run allowed

What causes this issue?

You are performing <DS:GLOS.variance_calculation>variance
calculation</> for an order (<DS:GLOS.product_cost_collector>product
cost collector</> or <DS:GLOS.manufacturing_order>manufacturing
order</>) that is assigned to a <DS:GLOS.cost_object_hierarchy>cost
object hierarchy</>.

System Response

The system executes variance calculation for this order as a test run.

How to fix this error?

If you want to calculate variances for this order as an update run
rather than a test run, you must perform variance calculation for the
cost object hierarchy as a whole.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV249 - Process orders linked to cost object hierarchy: only test run allowed ?

  The SAP error message KV249 indicates that you are attempting to process orders that are linked to a cost object hierarchy, but the system is configured to allow only a test run for these orders. This typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting within SAP, particularly when dealing with process orders in production.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KV249 is triggered when:
  
  Cost Object Hierarchy: The process order is linked to a cost object hierarchy, which is a structure used to manage costs in a more organized way.
  Test Run Configuration: The system is set to allow only a test run for these orders, meaning that actual postings or changes cannot be made until certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the cost object hierarchy in the controlling module (CO). Ensure that the settings allow for actual postings if that