How To Fix KW401 - Error during reading of activity prices.

KW401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Error during reading of activity prices.

What causes this issue?

Errors occurred during reading of prices in fiscal year &V1&, version
&V2& and controlling area &V3&.

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?

Consult your system administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW401 - Error during reading of activity prices. ?

  The SAP error message KW401 ("Error during reading of activity prices") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with activity-based costing or internal orders. This error indicates that the system encountered an issue while trying to read the activity prices from the relevant master data.
  Causes of KW401 Error
  
  Missing Activity Price: The activity price for the specified cost center or internal order may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or cost center settings.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in the master data, such as missing or incorrect entries in the activity types or cost centers.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the activity price data.
  Period Closing: If the period is closed, it may restrict access to certain data, leading to this error.
  
  Solutions to KW401 Error
  
  
  Check Activity Prices:
  
  Go to the transaction code