How To Fix KW508 - Material & has no overhead group assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Material & has no overhead group assigned

What causes this issue?

Material &V1& has no overhead group in plant &V2&. No overhead key can
therefore be calculated to make an assignment to a template.

System Response

The material cannot be processed.

How to fix this error?

Assign an overhead group to material &V1& for plant &V2&.
Note that the respective overhead key has to be assigned to a template.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW508 - Material & has no overhead group assigned ?

  The SAP error message KW508 ("Material & has no overhead group assigned") typically occurs in the context of controlling and cost accounting when you are trying to perform a transaction related to a material that does not have an overhead group assigned to it. This can prevent the system from calculating overhead costs correctly for that material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Overhead Group: The primary cause of this error is that the material in question does not have an overhead group assigned in its master data. Overhead groups are used to determine how overhead costs are applied to materials during cost calculations.
  Material Master Data Configuration: The material master data may not have been fully configured, particularly in the accounting or controlling views.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the overhead groups themselves, or the material may not be linked to the correct controlling area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW508 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record using transaction code MM02 (Change Material).
  Enter the material number and select the appropriate views (usually the Accounting or Costing views).
  Check if the "Overhead Group" field is filled. If it is blank, you need to assign an appropriate overhead group.
  
  
  
  Assign Overhead Group:
  
  If the overhead group is missing, you can assign it directly in the material master record.
  Make sure to select an overhead group that is relevant for the material and aligns with your company's costing strategy.
  
  
  
  Review Overhead Group Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure which overhead group to assign, consult with your finance or controlling team to understand the appropriate overhead group for the material.
  You can also check the configuration of overhead groups in the controlling settings (transaction code OKTZ).
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, save the material master record.
  
  
  Test the Transaction Again: After assigning the overhead group, try to perform the transaction that previously resulted in the KW508 error to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  OKTZ: Maintain Overhead Groups
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on material master data and overhead group configuration.
  Consulting with SAP Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  By ensuring that all materials have the appropriate overhead groups assigned, you can avoid this error and ensure accurate cost calculations in your SAP system.