How To Fix KW567 - No task cost data was found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 567

• Message text: No task cost data was found

What causes this issue?

No cost data with status "Active" was found in plan variant 01 from
&V1& to &V2& for the selected tasks.

System Response

The R/3 System cannot display or change task cost data.

How to fix this error?

Maintain cost data for tasks in the Personnel Planning and Development
component (PD).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW567 - No task cost data was found ?

  The SAP error message KW567 "No task cost data was found" typically occurs in the context of project management and cost tracking within SAP, particularly when dealing with project systems (PS) or controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that the system could not find any cost data associated with a specific task or work breakdown structure (WBS) element.
  Causes:
  
  
  No Cost Data Recorded: The most common reason for this error is that no costs have been recorded against the task or WBS element in question. This could be due to a lack of actual postings or planned costs.
  
  
  Incorrect Task/WBS Element: The task or WBS element being referenced may not exist, or there may be a typographical error in the task number.
  
  
  Data Not Yet Updated: If the system has not yet processed the relevant cost data (e.g., due to batch processing or timing issues), it may not be available for reporting.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the cost data for the specified task.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the project system or controlling module that prevent cost data from being recorded or displayed correctly.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Cost Data: Verify that costs have been recorded for the task or WBS element. You can do this by checking the relevant cost reports or transaction codes (e.g., CJI3 for project actual costs).
  
  
  Verify Task/WBS Element: Ensure that the task or WBS element number is correct and exists in the system. You can use transaction codes like CJ20N to check the project structure.
  
  
  Post Costs: If no costs have been recorded, ensure that the necessary transactions (e.g., time confirmations, invoice postings) are completed to generate cost data.
  
  
  Refresh Data: If the data is not yet updated, wait for the system to process the relevant postings or manually refresh the data if applicable.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view cost data for the specified task. This may require coordination with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the project system and controlling settings are correctly configured to capture and display cost data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items), and KOB1 (Order Actual Line Items) to analyze cost data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to project systems and controlling for further insights into cost tracking and reporting.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or consult SAP community forums for additional assistance.