How To Fix KW507 - No template found for material & with overhead group &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 507

• Message text: No template found for material & with overhead group &

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& has overhead group &V2& in plant &V3&. The corresponding
overhead key &V4& is not assigned to any template.

System Response

No process quantities can be calculated for the material in question.

How to fix this error?

In the master record of material &V1& for plant &V3&, check whether the
'Overhead group' field has a valid entry.
In Customizing, check whether an overhead key has been defined for
overhead group &V2&.
Check whether overhead key &V4& is assigned to a template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW507 - No template found for material & with overhead group & ?

  The SAP error message KW507 "No template found for material & with overhead group &" typically occurs in the context of cost planning or when trying to create or process cost estimates for materials. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a cost planning template for the specified material and overhead group combination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Template: The primary cause of this error is that there is no cost planning template defined for the specific material and overhead group in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The overhead group may not be correctly assigned to the material or may not have been set up properly in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or the overhead group.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Template Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Cost Planning Templates) and verify if a template exists for the specified material and overhead group.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create a new template that includes the necessary overhead group.
  
  
  
  Assign Overhead Group:
  
  Ensure that the overhead group is correctly assigned to the material. You can check this in the material master data (transaction code MM03).
  Navigate to the Accounting view and verify the overhead group assignment.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Template:
  
  If a template is missing, you can create a new one by using the transaction code CK11N (Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure) or CK40N (Create Cost Estimate).
  Ensure that the template includes the necessary overhead costs and is linked to the correct overhead group.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Review the material master data and overhead group settings to ensure that all required fields are filled out correctly and that there are no missing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up cost planning templates and overhead groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Create Cost Estimate
  OKTZ: Cost Planning Templates
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify cost planning templates and material master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW507 error and successfully create or process cost estimates for the specified material.