How To Fix AUR038 - Transaction category &1 is not valid for update to CO-PA

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AUR - Unbilled Revenue Reporting and Mass Simulation

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Transaction category &1 is not valid for update to CO-PA

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.RKE_VRGAR>record type</> for the update to <LS>Profitability
Analysis</> (CO-PA) has value &V1& for <DS:DE.BISIMTYPE>mass simulation
type</> &V2&. This is due to one of the following:
You have not entered a record type.
The record type does not exist.
You chose record type <LS>B</>.
This record type is reserved for posting by posting date.
You must enter a valid record type, because the <DS:DE.BISIMTYPE>mass
simulation type</> enables update to CO-PA.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AUR038 - Transaction category &1 is not valid for update to CO-PA ?

  The SAP error message AUR038 indicates that the transaction category specified in the CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) update is not valid for the operation you are trying to perform. This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration or data related to the transaction category in the CO-PA module.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Transaction Category: The transaction category you are trying to use is not defined or is not valid for the specific update you are attempting in CO-PA.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings for CO-PA, such as missing or incorrect settings for transaction categories.
  Data Entry Errors: The transaction category might have been entered incorrectly in the document or transaction you are processing.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform updates related to certain transaction categories.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Transaction Category: Verify that the transaction category you are using is valid and correctly defined in the system. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in CO-PA.
  
  Navigate to Transaction Code: KEI0 (for CO-PA configuration) and check the settings for transaction categories.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration for CO-PA is complete and correct. This includes checking the settings for the relevant transaction types and ensuring they are properly assigned to the correct transaction categories.
  
  You may need to consult with your SAP CO-PA configuration team to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If the transaction category was entered incorrectly, correct it in the document or transaction you are processing.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the update. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA and transaction categories for any specific guidance or updates that may be relevant to your version of SAP.
  
  
  Testing: After making any changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KE30 (for CO-PA reports), KE4S (for CO-PA document splitting), and KEI0 (for configuration).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.