How To Fix J2390 - &4 Value field assignment is incorrect (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

• Message number: 390

• Message text: &4 Value field assignment is incorrect (&)

What causes this issue?

The value field you allocated does not exist or is not allowed.
The value field must be an amount field.

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?

Please correct the erroneous entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J2390 - &4 Value field assignment is incorrect (&) ?

  The SAP error message J2390, which states "Value field assignment is incorrect," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with cost allocations, internal orders, or profitability analysis. This error indicates that there is an issue with how value fields are assigned in a particular transaction or configuration.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The value fields may not be correctly configured in the system. This can happen if the value fields are not properly assigned to the relevant characteristics in the configuration settings.
  Missing Value Field: The value field that is being referenced may not exist in the system or may not be activated for the specific application.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as missing or incorrect entries in the master data or transaction data.
  Incorrect Document Type: The document type being used may not be compatible with the value field assignment.
  Custom Development Issues: