How To Fix KW647 - No splitting structure exists

KW647 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 647

• Message text: No splitting structure exists

What causes this issue?

No splitting structure was created for plan and actual cost splitting.

System Response

Processing does not occur.

How to fix this error?

Create one or more splitting structures.
Restart the function.

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KW647 - Details

• The SAP error message KW647 "No splitting structure exists" typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a valid splitting structure for the specified cost object, which is necessary for the allocation of costs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Splitting Structure: The most common cause is that there is no splitting structure defined for the specific cost object (e.g., cost center, internal order) in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the splitting structure may not be correctly set up in the system.
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost object may not be properly maintained, leading to the absence of a required splitting structure.
  Transaction Context: The error may also arise if the transaction being executed does not support splitting or if it is not applicable for the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Splitting