How To Fix KZ043 - First enter the costing sheet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 043

• Message text: First enter the costing sheet

What causes this issue?

To find the allowed overhead key, the system needs to know the costing
sheet.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the costing sheet you require.
Position the cursor on the <LS>Overhead key</> field.
Press F4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KZ043 - First enter the costing sheet ?

  The SAP error message KZ043, which states "First enter the costing sheet," typically occurs in the context of product costing or cost planning in SAP. This error indicates that the system requires a costing sheet to be defined before proceeding with certain cost calculations or processes.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A costing sheet has not been assigned to the material or cost object you are trying to work with.
  The costing sheet is not defined in the configuration for the relevant costing variant.
  The costing sheet is not properly linked to the cost estimate or the material master.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KZ043 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Define a Costing Sheet:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Controlling (CO) -> Product Cost Controlling -> Cost Object Controlling -> Costing Sheet.
  Create or modify a costing sheet as needed.
  
  
  
  Assign the Costing Sheet:
  
  Ensure that the costing sheet is assigned to the relevant material or cost object.
  You can do this in the material master record under the costing view or in the cost estimate configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Costing Variant:
  
  Ensure that the costing variant you are using is configured to use the correct costing sheet.
  Navigate to Controlling (CO) -> Product Cost Controlling -> Costing -> Costing Variants to check the settings.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Cost Estimate:
  
  After ensuring that the costing sheet is defined and assigned correctly, try to re-run the cost estimate or the process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Costing Sheets: These are used to define how costs are calculated and structured in SAP. They include various parameters such as overhead rates, cost elements, and other relevant data.
  Costing Variants: These are configurations that determine how cost estimates are calculated, including which costing sheets to use.
  Material Master: The material master record contains all the information related to a material, including costing information.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for more detailed troubleshooting.