How To Fix KW158 - Costing sheet & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Costing sheet & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You chose the calculation template &v1&. The program does not recognize
this template.

System Response

The processesing will be terminated

How to fix this error?

Please choose an existing calculation template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW158 - Costing sheet & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message KW158 indicates that a costing sheet does not exist for the specified combination of controlling area and company code. This error typically arises during the costing process, particularly when trying to perform product costing or when executing a cost estimate.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Sheet: The most common cause is that the costing sheet has not been defined for the controlling area and company code you are working with.
  Incorrect Configuration: The costing sheet may not be properly assigned to the relevant controlling area or company code.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the transaction where the costing sheet is being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW158 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Costing Sheet Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen and navigate to the following path:
  Controlling (CO) -> Product Cost Controlling -> Costing -> Costing Sheets -> Define Costing Sheets
  
  Verify that the costing sheet exists for the relevant controlling area and company code.
  
  
  
  Assign Costing Sheet:
  
  If the costing sheet does not exist, you will need to create it. You can do this by defining a new costing sheet and ensuring it is assigned to the correct controlling area and company code.
  Make sure to include all necessary parameters, such as overhead rates, cost elements, and any other relevant details.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the master data (like material master or cost center) is correctly set up and linked to the appropriate costing sheet.
  
  
  
  Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code OKTZ to check the assignment of costing sheets to controlling areas.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the configuration, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP functional consultant for guidance on setting up costing sheets.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: Costing sheets in SAP are used to define how costs are calculated for products. They include various parameters such as overhead rates, cost elements, and other cost-related information.
  Controlling Area: This is an organizational unit in SAP that represents a closed system for cost accounting. It is essential to ensure that the costing sheet is correctly linked to the controlling area.
  Company Code: This is the smallest organizational unit in SAP for which a complete self-contained set of accounts can be drawn up. The costing sheet must be relevant to the company code being used.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW158 error and successfully proceed with your costing activities in SAP.