How To Fix KV253 - The order has the status "Error in cost calculation"

KV253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 253

• Message text: The order has the status "Error in cost calculation"

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to determine variances for which the
<DS:GLOS.36D13DE53BCC454DE10000009B38F983>control costs</> are the
costs calculated in the preliminary cost estimate of the
<DS:GLOS.3526C3D7AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>manufacturing order</> (SAP
standard: target cost version 2).

System Response

The variances that the system calculates are based on faulty
<DS:GLOS.3526B5E4AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>planned costs</>. The
manufacturing order has the status <LS>Error in cost calculation</>.

How to fix this error?

In the change mode of the manufacturing order, restart preliminary
costing of the manufacturing order again. If the preliminary cost
estimate still contains errors, correct the errors (see the error log
for the preliminary cost estimate) and run the preliminary cost
estimate again.
In the standard system, this message is an error message. You can
change the error gravity with user-defined error management.

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 KV253 - The order has the status "Error in cost calculation" ?

  The SAP error message KV253, which states "The order has the status 'Error in cost calculation'," typically indicates that there is an issue with the cost calculation for a production order or internal order in the SAP system. This error can arise from various causes, and addressing it usually involves a few steps to identify and resolve the underlying issue.
  Causes of KV253 Error
  
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master, routing, or bill of materials (BOM) may be incomplete or missing.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for cost calculation may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Costing Variants: The costing variant used for the order may not be defined properly or may not be applicable to the order type.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the order, such as incorrect quantities or prices.
  
  
  Locked Objects: Sometimes, objects required for cost calculation may be locked by