How To Fix KW684 - Rule &2 used in process costing sheet &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 684

• Message text: Rule &2 used in process costing sheet &1 does not exist.

What causes this issue?

Rule &V2& is used in sheet &V1& although it doesn't exist. It is
probable that rule &R2& was deleted despite warnings. Sheet &v1& is
thus inconsistent.

System Response

Sheet &V1& is not used. Costs are split on the basis of equivalence
numbers.

How to fix this error?

Correct sheet &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KW684 - Rule &2 used in process costing sheet &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message KW684 indicates that a specific rule used in a process costing sheet does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of process costing when the system is unable to find the required costing rule for the specified costing sheet.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Costing Rule: The most common cause is that the costing rule referenced in the process costing sheet has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the costing sheet is not properly linked to the costing rule.
  Transport Issues: If the system has recently undergone a transport of configuration settings, the costing rule may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the costing rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Costing Rules:
  
  Go to the transaction code OKTZ (Costing Sheet) and verify if the costing rule exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Costing Rule:
  
  If the costing rule is missing, create a new costing rule that matches the requirements of your process costing sheet.
  Ensure that the costing sheet is correctly assigned to the costing rule.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling area to ensure that the costing sheet is properly linked to the costing rules.
  Use transaction code OKKN to check the settings for the costing variant and ensure that the costing sheet is assigned correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If needed, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the costing rules and sheets. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OKTZ: Costing Sheet
  OKKN: Costing Variants
  CK11N: Create Cost Estimate with Quantity Structure
  CK40N: Change Cost Estimate
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on process costing and costing sheets.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to costing rules and process costing.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KW684 error and ensure that your process costing sheets are functioning correctly.