How To Fix K/021 - Enter a valid value. The value & could not be interpreted

K/021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Enter a valid value. The value & could not be interpreted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/021 - Enter a valid value. The value & could not be interpreted ?

  The SAP error message K/021 ("Enter a valid value. The value & could not be interpreted") typically occurs in the context of entering data in SAP, particularly in modules related to controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI). This error indicates that the system is unable to interpret the value you have entered, which could be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Input Format: The value entered may not conform to the expected format (e.g., incorrect date format, numeric values where text is expected, etc.).
  Missing Master Data: The value may refer to a master data record (like a cost center, internal order, or profit center) that does not exist or is not active in the system.
  Incorrect Field Usage: The field in which you are entering the value may not be appropriate for the type of data you are trying to input.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access