How To Fix CF311 - This entry combination is not valid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 311

• Message text: This entry combination is not valid.

What causes this issue?

You have entered an invalid combination of objects.

How to fix this error?

Enter only one of each of the following objects as a selection
criterion:
Customer order
Project definition
Network

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF311 - This entry combination is not valid. ?

  The SAP error message CF311, which states "This entry combination is not valid," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) when trying to post a transaction that involves a combination of account assignments that the system does not recognize as valid. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or profit centers.
  Causes of CF311 Error
  
  
  Invalid Account Assignment: The combination of cost center, internal order, or profit center you are trying to use does not exist or is not valid for the specific transaction type.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data for the cost center, internal order, or profit center may not be set up correctly or may be inactive.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings in the controlling area or company code may not allow the combination of account assignments you are trying to use.
  
  
  Posting Period Issues: The posting period may be closed, or the combination may not be valid for the current period.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to post to the specified account assignment.
  
  
  Solutions to CF311 Error
  
  
  Check Account Assignments: Verify that the cost center, internal order, or profit center you are using is valid and active. You can do this by checking the master data in the relevant transaction codes (e.g., KS03 for cost centers, KO03 for internal orders).
  
  
  Review Configuration: Ensure that the configuration settings in the controlling area or company code allow for the combination of account assignments you are trying to use. This may involve checking the settings in transaction codes like OKEQ or OKEO.
  
  
  Check Posting Period: Make sure that the posting period is open for the transaction you are trying to post. You can check this in transaction code OB52.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to post to the specified account assignment. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in transaction code SU01.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  OKEQ: Maintain Order Types
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error CF311.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CF311 error and implement a solution to resolve it.