How To Fix KW864 - Secondary costs must be read with splitting

KW864 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 864

• Message text: Secondary costs must be read with splitting

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KW864 - Details

• The SAP error message KW864 ("Secondary costs must be read with splitting") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with cost allocations and internal orders. This error indicates that the system requires a specific method of handling secondary costs, which are costs that do not originate from external sources but are instead allocated within the organization.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Cost Allocation: You are trying to allocate secondary costs (like internal activity allocations or assessments) without using the required splitting method.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the cost element or the allocation structure may not be set up correctly to handle secondary costs.
  Missing Data: The necessary data for splitting the costs may not be available or properly defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KW864 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the cost element is configured correctly to allow for splitting. This may involve checking the settings