How To Fix KV400 - ************** Variances: Cost Objects (401-599) ************************

KV400 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 400

• Message text: ************** Variances: Cost Objects (401-599) ************************

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV400 - ************** Variances: Cost Objects (401-599) ************************ ?

  The SAP error message KV400 typically relates to variances in cost objects, specifically in the context of controlling (CO) and cost accounting. This error can occur during various processes, such as during the settlement of internal orders, production orders, or when performing variance analysis.
  
  Cause:
  The KV400 error message indicates that there are variances associated with cost objects (like internal orders, production orders, etc.) that need to be addressed. Common causes for this error include:
  
  Unsettled Costs: Costs associated with the cost object have not been settled properly.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the cost object or the controlling area.
  Missing Master Data: Required master data (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) may be missing or incorrectly set up.
  Posting Errors: There may be errors in the postings related to the cost object, such as incorrect account assignments or missing entries.
  Variance Calculation Issues: The system may have encountered issues while calculating